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Christ-Centered Yoga Instruction

Trina Lynn Campbell

Trina Lynn Campbell is the owner of Sacred Space Yoga Centre, a minister with Frontline Christian Church and an adjunct professor at Wayne State University, as well as a master yoga instructor and reflexology therapist. She was born in Detroit and strives to play a role in its rebirth. Campbell says she stumbled across Christian yoga 15 years ago when she decided to add worship music to her normal yoga practice. After that, her practice and direction changed, teaching yoga strictly from a Christian/inspirational space.

Campbell opened Sacred Space Yoga Centre (SSYC) in 2015, and says, “SSYC is not an ordinary yoga studio, it is a place where emotional, physical and spiritual healing takes place.” The Centre offers yoga, reflexology services, education on the potency of essential oils for overall health and lately, cooking demos with her husband.

She is highly sought-after as a speaker on the benefits and knowledge of Christians practicing yoga. Her expertise is focused on seniors, children and those looking to use yoga to offset illnesses and relieve stress. Campbell states that hers is a calling from God, and her steps are ordered. “Sacred Space Yoga Centre aspires to be an extension of God’s love by unselfishly serving, encouraging and positively impacting lives,” she advises. “We endeavor to assist all in finding and maintaining their personal space of physical, mental and spiritual healing.”

Their vision is to be the global catalyst, standard and influencer of Christ-centered yoga, and the conduit for living a healthy lifestyle. They offer therapeutic services to facilitate healing and transformation, and teacher training designed to enhance skills and broaden horizons, plus annual retreats to revitalize, refresh and renew mind, body and spirit.

Programs lead to several different certifications, including a certified yoga teacher (CYT) designation for those that wish to study inspirational yoga, or a Christ-centered yoga teacher (CCYT) designation for those interested in Christ-centered yoga.

Sacred Space Yoga Centre is located at 4801 Chrysler Dr., in Detroit. For more information, call 313-352-6788 or visit SacredSpaceYogaDetroit. com. See ad page 31. Yoga Classes for All Levels at Good Vibz

At Good Vibz Yoga, all classes are beginner-friendly, with focus on mind-body connection. They offer hatha, restorative, vinyasa and intuitive flows, while the mindful movements practice for children is a beginner flow with yoga poses, dancing and fun. Classes for both adults and children offer similar benefits, with a tailored approach to individual learning styles. Owner Chantia Thompson says, “Our vibe is a good one, welcoming, positive, empowering for each student on their own personal journey.”

Programs include a 200-hour Starseed Yoga Immersion, a 50-hour Ganja Yoga training and Breathing Exercise training. In progress are a 95-hour Children’s Yoga training and Mindfulness training. Adults learn about better breathing techniques, improving functional flexibility and strength, managing and minimizing aches and pains, and regulating the nervous system. Children’s classes build mind-body awareness, promote emotional well-being, improve focus, boost self-esteem and manage anxiety and other challenging feelings.

Thompson explains, “I started as a student to deepen my personal practice. Having yoga in my life was very helpful through many deeply challenging times, physically, mentally, emotionally and Chantia Thompson spiritually. I’ve always had a passion for helping others to find hope, support and motivation to improve their lives, so the decision to pursue yoga teacher training was a choice to benefit myself and others.”

She shares, “Through the genuine support and motivation from like-minded students and teachers, I deepened my connection to my true self and have grown exponentially as a result. The rewards have been bountiful. They show in the way I move through the world attracting the right people and opportunities to promote my continued growth and development.”

Thompson has created two impact groups; Girlz Empowered, for tweens and teenage girls ages from 8 to 13 years old, and S.H.E. (She Has Everything), a monthly womxn’s wellness and support group that creates an inclusive space centered around empowerment, yoga, meditation and journaling. “Our values within Good Vibz Yoga are to inspire, motivate and contribute to the growth and success of all our students, inside and outside of class,” notes Thompson. “We promote healthy habits and consistency to help adults and children in their personal development via mindfulness, sustainable movement, gratitude, breathwork and supportive sharing/listening. I am currently working to locate suitable spaces and add qualified, aligned instructors to my team to expand our services to those who need them the most during these challenging times.”

Good Vibz Yoga is located in Plymouth. For more information, call 313982-2465 or visit GoodVibzYoga.com. See ad page 31.