your online sanctuary for Cultivating a deeper connection with God on your yoga mat

Long for a deeper, more embodied faith?

You love God and want to feel good in your body but life is full and time is short. Choosing between quiet time with Jesus and caring for your body can feel like choosing between your soul and your health—when you were created for both.

We know what this feels like because we’ve been there too.

We’ve neglected time with God and we’ve avoided being in our bodies. We’ve felt the exhaustion of stress, shame, and sickness.

We’ve tried to feel better, to be better—but somehow, we end up feeling even more disconnected than before.

Yoga seems like it could help… but what if you can’t touch your toes? What if being in your body feels awkward, unfamiliar, or even unsafe? And is it even OK for Christians?

CHRIST-CENTERED YOGA

Learn a New Way to Pray.

In The Yoga Abbey, we believe that as followers of Jesus, walking in wholeness looks like tending to the whole person—body, mind, soul, and spirit.

We’ve given up trying to be perfect Christians or expert yogis and embraced Jesus’ invitation to come as we are.

We step onto our mats to experience our body as God’s sacred architecture, to surrender all the heaviness we’ve been carrying, and draw near to The One Who Sees Us.

We offer our yoga as prayer and exhale deeply into the freedom and joy of being seen, known, and loved just as we are. Our bodies feel stronger and our spirits feel lighter.

This is an embodied faith experience.

Yoga Abbey classes have helped me come home to my body.

Your classes have helped me very much on a journey coming home to my body and prioritizing mental, physical, and spiritual health at once instead of compartmentalizing them (or ignoring them). At first, I saw the digital yoga community as a substitute for being able to participate in my gym’s yoga classes as I had for several years before the pandemic. However, whether I return to the gym or not, the content on The Abbey meets a totally different set of needs and is not something I would even compare – I would no longer see them as things I would have to choose between, and will continue to enjoy the classes, meditations, and other monthly content you provide.

katie
Anybody. Anywhere. Anytime.

 

Included With Your Membership

Get instant access to our on-demand library of 1,000+ online yoga practices. Skip the gym and carve out meaningful time to move, breathe, and connect with God through your practice, even on the busiest days.

yoga for
EVERY BODY

New to yoga or experienced, find practices that are challenging, nourishing, and accessible.

Guided
meditations

Embrace stillness, silence, and solitude in the right in the middle of your busy life.

CReative Contemplations

Thought-provoking devotionals, music, art, and journaling prompts that stir awe and wonder.

Life-Changing Investment

Join The Yoga Abbey

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Monthly

$24 / Month

Access to hundreds of yoga & meditation classes

4 new yoga classes every month

2 new meditation classes every month

Invitation to our private Facebook group

Flexible membership, cancel anytime

Annually

$240 / year

Everything our monthly members get plus…

Two months free!

This space has been so special, holy, and transformative for me.

Whether I feel strong and healthy or weak and tired, I can find practices and experiences that nourish my mind, body, and soul. This community has brought healing and joy to my soul.

Laurel

We long to know God’s peace and presence at all times and in all things, but how do we cultivate that knowing?

Maybe whenever you turn to pray, you just feel stuck, like the questions and pain are louder than any kind of peace.

Maybe you feel disconnected from your body, numbed out, and swinging between overexercising or avoiding movement entirely.

You’ve done the Bible studies and prayer groups, all really good things, but you still feel distant from Jesus and long for an intimate, ongoing relationship with Him.

Maybe the last time you truly felt something was in a yoga class, with tears in savasana.

Something shifted, but you’re not sure what. And going back feels complicated. Classes are pricey, you felt out of place, and you’re unsure if it aligns with your faith.

You’re tired. You want to feel refreshed, not self-conscious. Cared for, not like you’re still falling short.

You don’t need one more box to check or hoop to jump through. You just long to know the peace and presence of Jesus with your whole self as your whole self.

A sanctuary for your body, mind, and soul

We’ve lost sight of the ancient practices of movement and meditation that connect us to the Holy Spirit. We’re all head knowledge, some heart knowledge, and neglectful of the miraculous body that carries our head and heart through the world.

Yoga means “to yoke” uniting the body, mind, and spirit. Drawing us closer to Immanuel, God with us, the One who put on flesh and bone just like us, and who breaths life into our flesh and bone with the breath of heaven.

This is why we feel so good when we leave the mat.

We feel connected. We feel whole. We have invited our whole selves into surrendered worship.

There is something especially safe and accessible about practicing yoga from the comfort of our homes. This is why we built a library of on-demand yoga practices ranging in length from 15-60 minutes.

You can practice anywhere, anytime.

Encountering the peace and presence of God is closer than you know.

Meet Our Leaders

Caroline& Kelly!

Caroline Williams founded the The Yoga Abbey in 2018 with a simple but profound vision: to create a sacred space where Christ-centered yoga and contemplative prayer guide us into deeper embodiment of God’s love.

Today, The Yoga Abbey is led by Kelly McLellan, a long time teacher, mentor, and nurturing presence in our community. With over 25 years of yoga experience and a heart for spiritual practice, Kelly has helped shape The Yoga Abbey since the beginning. Her leadership carries the original vision forward with fresh wisdom and a deep commitment to helping others connect with God through breath, movement, study, and stillness.

Caroline and Kelly have woven a shared story of faith, yoga, and motherhood each step marked by trust in God’s leading. Together, they’ve nurtured a community rooted in spiritual formation, contemplative practice, and authenticity. The Yoga Abbey continues to be a home for spiritual seekers, yoga practitioners, and all who long to be seen, known, and loved.

I love The Yoga Abbey!

I desperately needed a restorative and inviting place to exercise that worked with my physical limitations. I found not only that but a new way to connect and worship God in a beautiful and enriching community. Instructors feel like lifelong friends, and, no matter the season or physical ability, there is something for you.

Kay
included in membership

What You Get as a Member

New Content Each Month

One month in The Yoga Abbey costs less than most single yoga classes, yet offers you so much more!

As a member, you’ll receive fresh, inspiring Christ-centered content each month centered around a monthly theme that connects to our yearly focus. Every piece is designed to help you experience Scripture and embody the love of Jesus in new and meaningful ways bringing spiritual formation to life through movement, meditation, and prayer.

4 New
Yoga Videos

On-demand, accessible yoga flows designed to help you embody your faith.

2 New
MeditatioNS

On-demand audio offerings includes a 15-minute meditation and 10-minute Lectio Divina.

2 New
Playlists

Listen to Spotify playlists during your yoga flows or to deepen any spiritual practice.

1 New
Devotional

Each month, our leaders write a 10-minute devotional that speaks heart to heart.

Library of On-Demand Videos

Filter by type or length to find your perfect practice. 1000+ yoga, meditation, and other spiritual practices for you to choose from.

Private
Community

The spiritual life is meant to be lived in community. Our members-only group offers a space to connect with like-minded souls.

Pilgrimage
Guides

Pilgrimages are digital guides leading you through a series of practices and celebrating your dedication to embodied living.

Members only Perks

As a member, you’ll receive exclusive access, insider updates, early invites, deep discounts, free quarterly workshops, and more.

I was struggling with how to get more exercise, study more scripture, have more quiet time with Jesus, and self-care…

Then came Yoga Abbey! I signed up and fell in love with the program. It makes a way for me to do all of these at the same time and with full attention to each.

Linda
Bonus with membership

Foundations of Yoga Series

This video series is designed to help you learn the basics of yoga and discover a deeper connection with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We created this series for those for those hesitant to try yoga whether from doubts about flexibility or concerns about faith. We believe anyone can do yoga, and God is faithful to meet us on the mat when we come with a heart to worship.

The 14-video series includes:

  • An introduction to yoga, its history, and how we can use it as a tool to deepen our Christian faith.
  • Pose breakdowns of the seven foundational yoga poses: Mountain, Chair, Warrior 1 and 2, Downward Dog, Plank to Low Plank, and Cobra/Upward Dog. Instruction is given on ways to modify these poses so they are accessible for all.
  • 4 yoga classes incorporating these seven foundational poses so you can practice how they flow together. These classes range from 15-60 minutes and are paced slowly and gently. Featured in these videos are students with a wide range of abilities.
  • 2 meditation practices to help you “be still and know.”
DIVERSE VOICES

Meet Your Guides

We have more than 30 brilliant, thoughtful, and wise instructors contributing content in The Yoga Abbey. Here’s a few of them!

Jamie Terry

E-RYT 200

Functional Movement Specialist Yoga Anatomy & Physiology Teacher

Eliza Jane Lee

RYT 500

Trauma Informed Yoga Spiritual Director

Melissa Reed

RYT 200

Spiritual Director

Kristin Meyer

RYT 200

Zoë Prujissers

RYT 200

Spiritual Director

Anne Gardner

RYT 200

Holly McMahan

RYT 200

Emma Timms

RYT 200

Alison Cox

E-RYT 500

Alignment Oriented Trauma Sensitive Yoga

Amber Jaworsky

E-RYT 200

Spiritual Director Power Vinyasa

Yoga has built strength in me not through might but through being aware that I embody our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

He is my strength and He cares about me, and not what I do or how I look. He delights to commune with me. This has been profound for not only my faith journey but in my journey towards hearing my body’s needs which is just as holy and important to God.

Rebecca
Life-Changing Investment

Join The Yoga Abbey

Most Popular

Monthly

$24 / Month

Access to hundreds of yoga & meditation classes

4 new yoga classes every month

2 new meditation classes every month

Invitation to our private Facebook group

Flexible membership, cancel anytime

Annually

$240 / year

Everything our monthly members get plus…

Two months free!

The Yoga Abbey is your online sanctuary where you can cultivate an embodied life of faith and walk in wholeness – body, mind, and spirit.

The Yoga Abbey continues to find creative ways to create space for soul care, body-mind integration, and experiential moments with Jesus. I’m so grateful that the Lord brought me here!

Sara Jessa

The Yoga Abbey has been the perfect place for me to grow in my practice of Christian contemplation and mindfulness. I am coming out of a legalistic background that majored on all the dos and don’ts of the Bible. I am learning how to walk in step with the spirit and experience being His beloved, cherished daughter.

Karin Abbott

The Yoga Abbey has been a place of rest, connection with God and renewal in my practice of worship.

Connie

The Yoga Abbey has immensely bolstered my spiritual journey. I have been encouraged, and my friendship with Jesus has deepened during my time on the mat. I look forward to the monthly content and how it helps me set aside time to breathe deeply, notice my loving Creator more, and turn my eyes toward Him. Thank you so much!

Tami Ling

The Yoga Abbey is a welcoming, safe, loving, freeing space. Whether you’re looking to find a challenging, sweat-inducing flow for seasoned yogis or if you are skeptical, hurt, unsure and broken – you will have a heart-home here. Everybody, every ability, every question, everyone is accepted and nurtured here.

Nicole Gant

I love the Yoga Abbey! I love finding new practices and returning to old favorites. This is my go-to for life.

Mindy Kreml

The Yoga Abbey is a cheerful place to meet Jesus on the mat. The positivity of the teachers is reassuring. They know the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and their sharing is uplifting.

Pauline

Life-Changing Investment

Frequently Asked Questions

What people ask before joining The Yoga Abbey community.

We don’t approach yoga as a workout or simply add Bible verses and a closing prayer. Our instructors are specifically trained to hold space and guide you through an experience of embodied faith.

All of the practices in our library are pre-recorded, just like watching a YouTube video. You can hit play anytime, anywhere!

We have hundreds of yoga videos to choose from. Most of the classes are the Vinyasa style of yoga, where you create a flow by moving from one shape to another. Classes range in length from 10-60+ minutes. You can search the library and filter by the class length, format, skills focus, or difficulty level.

  • Absolutely not! The Yoga Abbey library includes Caroline’s Foundations of Yoga Beginners series, which breaks down the main yoga shapes, teaching you proper alignment and how to modify the poses for your body. This is a great place to start to learn the basics of yoga.

    Once you feel familiar with the poses, our Slow Flow practices are the perfect next step. We release two new ones each month that are gentle, slow, and easily accessible for those just getting started on their yoga journey.

    We also have a vibrant and welcoming Facebook group full of new and experienced yogis who are happy to jump in and answer any questions you might have along the way. And of course, The Yoga Abbey team is always here via chat or email to answer your questions or offer suggestions.

Our leadership team and teachers are active in a variety of different Christian faith communities and come from their own unique faith backgrounds. You might find that some teachers use language to talk about God in a way that’s really familiar to you or in a new way. Our monthly themes and all the classes we create are drawn from scripture, and we strive to create a welcoming space for everyone to draw near to God and be transformed by the Holy Spirit.

Absolutely! We welcome everyone and strive to create a safe space no matter where you are in your faith journey.

Our library also includes hundreds of meditation audio recordings, Lectio Divina audio recordings (sacred reading of scripture), devotionals, contemplative prayer, and creative contemplation practices.

All of our yoga teachers are registered at the RYT-200 level or higher, with many of them having pursued additional training in different specialties. Many of our instructors are also Spiritual Directors or have a background serving in vocational ministry.

Yes! We have a handful of practices that are totally safe for pregnancy, with no additional modifications required. We’ve also created a Prenatal Yoga 101 video that walks you through how you can modify all the videos in The Yoga Abbey to move safely and beneficially during pregnancy.

Yes! The Yoga Abbey doesn’t have its own streaming app, but we can give you some options on how to view our videos on your TV. You can chat with us using the icon in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen or send an email to members@theyogaabbey.com, and we’ll help you out.

We currently do not offer a trial plan. But our monthly memberships come with no long-term commitments, meaning you can cancel at any time.

Sure can! You can upgrade your membership at any time directly from your account.

Sure can! You can cancel your membership at any time directly from your account. You will continue to have access to The Yoga Abbey until the end of your billing period.

THE YOGA ABBEY

 

You Belong Here

Walking in the peace and presence of God isn’t just for ministers or monks, super yogis or marathon meditators. There is a deeper experience of freedom and wholeness that only comes when we invite our physical bodies into our spiritual lives. Our bodies are not meant to be ignored but embraced and welcomed into fellowship with God, just as they are.