Christ-Centered Movement Education

RENEW is a comprehensive 500-hour certification program training practitioners in trauma-informed, fascially intelligent movement education rooted in biblical theology.

What Makes RENEW Different

Not Yoga. Not Fitness. Christ-Centered Movement.

RENEW reclaims movement as embodied worship—grounded in Scripture, informed by science, centered on justice.

Who This Training Is For

• Faith-based wellness practitioners seeking theological grounding
• Movement teachers wanting trauma-informed expertise
• Church leaders integrating embodiment into ministry
• Therapists and helping professionals adding somatic tools
• Anyone called to serve bodies, minds, and spirits holistically

The 8-Month Journey

Months 1-2: Foundation
Biblical embodiment • Fascial anatomy • Trauma & nervous system regulation

Months 3-4: Application
Assisted stretch & consent • Accessibility & disability justice

Months 5-6: Depth
Restorative movement & Sabbath theology • Intelligent sequencing through fascial lines

Months 7-8: Refinement
Teaching methodology & authentic voice • Business skills & sustainable practice

What You'll Learn

✅ Biblical theology of embodied movement (not Eastern spirituality)
✅ Trauma-informed principles & nervous system regulation
✅ Fascial anatomy & intelligent sequencing (Anatomy Trains-based)
✅ Hands-on assisted stretch with consent practices
✅ Accessibility-centered teaching for all bodies
✅ Restorative movement & theology of rest
✅ Teaching methodology, cueing, and voice development
✅ Business basics: legal, insurance, pricing, marketing

Core Values

Christ-Centered • Movement as worship
Trauma-Informed • Safety, consent, choice
Accessible • Every body is welcome
Fascially Intelligent • Science-based sequencing
Justice-Oriented • Anti-ableist, rest as resistance
Sustainable • Build practices that last

Certification Requirements

• 200 hours live instruction (25 hours/month × 8 months)
• 100 hours practice teaching with feedback
• 100 hours self-study (reading, videos, assignments)
• 100 hours hands-on practice (documented)
• Pass all monthly assessments (80% minimum)
• Teach final public class post-graduation

Total: 500 contact hours

What Graduates Can Do

• Teach trauma-informed movement classes
• Offer assisted stretch and fascial bodywork
• Integrate prayer and spiritual care (with boundaries)
• Create accessible programming for all abilities
• Build sustainable faith-based or secular practices
• Train others in embodied wellness

Investment

Pricing structure to be determined by host organization

Includes:

• All training manuals and materials
• 200 hours of live instruction
• Ongoing feedback and mentorship
• Access to alumni community
• Official RENEW 500-hour certification upon completion

RENEW: Where theology meets anatomy, trauma-informed care meets embodied worship, and movement becomes ministry.