Christian Yoga | Root and Flourish

FLOURISH:

To break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings)

ROOT:

To render firm, to fix, establish, cause a person or thing to be thoroughly grounded

About Us

What is Root and Flourish?

At Root and Flourish, my desire is to create space for others to deepen their relationship with God, receive healing in their body/mind/spirit, and encounter authentic community. I believe the practice of Holy Yoga Is a beautiful way to offer all of these things.

I have studied the Bible for a long time, but have learned in more recent years that meditating on God's Word is different than just reading it. When you meditate on the Word, it somehow begins to become part of you...and begins to transform how you think, feel and act. Scripture promises us that we will flourish and bear fruit when we are deeply rooted in His Word and in His love.

Yoga has long been known to offer many benefits, such as: improving muscle tone, flexibility, balance, and circulation; building strength in joints, ligaments and tendons; pain management; reduction in stress, anxiety and depression; assistance in overcoming the affects of trauma; improving memory and concentration.

The practice of Holy Yoga offers these physical benefits as well, but it is also a beautiful way to integrate meditating on God's Word with movement of the body and breath. This yoga experience is a time of worship, praise, and connection to Christ practiced to contemporary and motivational Christian music. It is an experience that teaches us to take time to love, nurture, accept, heal and grow ourselves in His Word and in His Spirit. All levels from beginners to advanced yoga practitioners are welcome.

Come join me for a yoga class, bible study or a retreat...we aren't meant to make this journey all on our own. When we come together with other believers to worship and root ourselves in His Word, something beautiful happens!

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

LORI

"I find the scripture, devotions, and worship music create the perfect environment for meeting with Jesus. Absolutely every time I go to Holy Yoga, the Lord speaks something to my heart..

It's an hour of focus and meditation and prayer.

I love it. I need it. I hate to miss it!!!"

ANN MARIE

"Learning to breathe [so deeply] has helped to calm me and to really slow down mentally.
I also had chronic back issues before starting my Holy Yoga practice. Yoga has helped strengthen my core and I haven't been to the doctor with back issues in three years!"

LINDA

I look so forward to Holy Yoga! I get to BE STILL and have God’s Word spoken over me during practice several times. My heart thinks on that particular scripture reading all day and throughout the evening. My body is rejuvenated from the inside out and I leave feeling settled, focused, and closer to Him.

Teachers

Your Instructor

Sherry McWilliam

Sherry is a longtime follower of Christ, a wife, and mom of two adult children. She has been practicing yoga for most of her adult life, and has been teaching faith based yoga since 2014. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) and a Certified Holy Yoga Instructor (C-HYI 500).

Having a desire to learn more about the therapeutic benefits of yoga and how to make the practice accessible to a larger population, she has received the following specialty trainings: Holy Yoga Therapy, Trauma-Sensitive Holy Yoga, Holy Yoga Touch techniques, Yogalates, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, as well as Senior/Chair yoga. She most recently completed a 300-hour training with Living Soul Institute, receiving her RYT-500 certification.

When not teaching yoga, Sherry enjoys woking out, riding her horse, caring for her family's home and small farm, engaging in meaningful conversation and community, reading, and savoring a great cup of coffee. She is also the Business Manager for North Manitou Light Keepers - a non-profit with the purpose of restoring and stewarding an off-shore lighthouse on Lake Michigan.

Class Schedule

Schedule

Root & Restore

Mondays @ 7:00 pm at All Heart Garage

1101 Rickett Rd. Brighton

Life Without Lack

(based on the book by Dallas Willard)

April 28th - June 23rd

$80

A gentle, slow moving practice.

We will begin with some breathwork and gentle movement to release tension and move into longer--held postures designed to stretch, strengthen, and restore the deeper tissues of the body. The slower pace of this practice encourages a calming of the nervous system and a quieting of the mind, creating space for contemplation and listening for the Spirit's whisper as we reflect on scripture. It is a time intended to allow you to receive, rest in, and root down into the love of God.

Flourish & Flow

Thursdays @5:30pm

at All Heart Garage - 1101 Rickett Rd. Brighton

40 Days of Decrease

(based on the book by Alicia Britt Chole)

March 6, 13, 20 and April 3 & 17

$50

A more active class, focused on linking movement with breath. This class will not only help you gain flexibility, but will also increase strength and balance through standing sequences and core strengthening exercises. Slow enough for all levels while giving the most advanced student the opportunity for growth. God's Word is woven throughout the class to strengthen your soul as well.

Truth & Community

Fridays 10 - 11:30 am

at 2|42 Community Church in Brighton

Meeting Room 4

The Story

Starts January 10th

"God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story is all about: the story of the Bible, God's great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the world’s most popular modern-English Bible, the New International Version, and printed in the exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel."

We will read through the Old Testament this winter/spring and the New Testament this fall.

Rooted

A Root and Flourish Workshop

Saturday, April 12th

9:30am - Noon

All Heart Garage - 1101 Rickett Rd. Brighton

$25

Balance is so important - both for our physical wellness and for our ability to thrive in all areas of life. Join me for this morning workshop on Saturday, April 12th at 9:30 am for yoga, balance posture breakdowns, reflection and journaling. Tea and a light snack will be offered.