Firmly Planted | Restore Peace through Christian Meditation & Yoga

About Firmly Planted | Restore Peace through Christian Meditation & Yoga

Do you struggle to carve out time to just be with God? Are you looking for simple, practical ways to deepen your faith? Do you desire to renew your mind with God’s word but feel overwhelmed with where to start? You are in the right place. In this podcast you will find guided faith-based practices of prayer, meditation, and movement that can help you calm your mind, strengthen your faith, and rest in God’s presence. My mission is to support Christian women who want to spend time with God, find emotional healing, and grow in their faith. If you’re ready to connect with God with your whole self - mind, body, and spirit - then this podcast is for you. Hey, I’m Laurie. I’m a proud wife, mom, grandma and follower of Jesus. I spent a lot of years weighed down with the busy-ness and stresses of life and mentally disconnected from my body. Even though I was a Christian, I was struggling mentally, emotionally, or physically. God eventually led me to discover faith-based yoga and meditation. My life has been forever changed. I absolutely love worshiping God and praying with my whole body, mind, and spirit and can’t wait to share it with you. If you are ready to step off the merry-go-round of life for a bit and experience the presence of God, I invite you to join me in some of these faith-filled practices. Let’s renew our minds with biblical truth while finding postures of prayer with our bodies - whether that is in stillness, walking or stretching. Luke 10:27 says, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind.” So put your phone on “do not disturb”, take a few nice slow breaths, and let’s get started.

Publisher

Laurie Hugdahl - Christian Yoga Teacher, Holistic Health Coach

Category

health & fitness · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jan 2026

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

77 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   77 // Before You Check Your Phone | A 13-Minute Christian Morning Mind Reset

   What gets your attention first thing in the morning? Before your feet hit the floor, it’s easy to reach for your phone and immediately fill your mind with messages, headlines, responsibilities, other people’s opinions, and worries you weren’t even thinking about five minutes earlier. This short morning practice offers a different beginning. Instead of letting the world speak first, you’ll spend a few quiet minutes breathing, noticing what’s already running through your mind, and choosing one simple truth from Scripture to carry into your day. This isn’t a long Bible study or a complicated morning routine. It’s a practical way to create space for God before the noise begins. In this episode, you’ll: Notice the thoughts already competing for your attention Use a simple breath prayer to invite God into your morning Reflect on God’s fresh mercy and faithfulness Practice choosing what deserves your attention Ask one simple question: “God, what do You want me to remember today?” Choose one truth from Scripture to carry with you throughout the day 🎁 Grab your FREE 6-Minute Christian Mind & Body Reset: The Truth I Return To: https://bit.ly/4cPtzQ3 Next steps: If this meditation served you, consider subscribing so you can return for more Christian meditations, sleep practices, and gentle faith-based encouragement. Join the free community: Come be part of my Facebook group for Christian women who want more peace and more of God’s presence in everyday life. You’ll find scriptures, short practices, playlists, and encouragement. Facebook group:  https://bit.ly/firmlyplantedwellness Website: www.firmlyplantedwellness.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firmlyplantedwellness Share this episode with a friend who needs a few quiet minutes with God, and then come back for the next episode.

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   76 // Breathe and Be Still | Christian Breath Prayer for Stress and Anxiety

   When stress begins to rise, one of the simplest things we can return to is something we have been doing since the first moments of life: Breathing. In Scripture, breath is woven into the story of creation, life, and the presence of God. And physically, slowing the breath can offer the body a gentler rhythm when everything inside feels hurried. In this episode of Firmly Planted, Laurie explores the biblical theme of the breath of life and guides you through a simple Christian breathing practice for stress, tension, and racing thoughts. You’ll be invited to: Notice your breath without immediately changing it Reflect on the breath of life in Genesis 2:7 Practice an easy inhale with a slightly longer exhale Adjust the counting so the breath remains comfortable Release unnecessary effort through the shoulders, jaw, and hands Use breath prayer as a steady point of attention Practice receiving rather than striving Reflect on Jesus breathing on His disciples in John 20:22 Return to a simple three-breath practice you can use during everyday stress Breath Prayers Inhale: Breath of LifeExhale: Bring me Your peace Later: Inhale: I receive Your graceExhale: I release my striving Scripture References Genesis 2:7Psalm 46:10John 20:22 This is not about taking enormous breaths, forcing relaxation, or performing the technique perfectly. Gentler is often better. The goal is simply to create a little more space, return to the present moment, and remember that God is already here. This episode is intended to support relaxation, gentle breath awareness, and spiritual reflection. It is not a substitute for medical care, mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. If breath counting feels uncomfortable, strained, or dizzying, return to your natural breathing. 🎁 Grab your FREE 6-Minute Christian Mind & Body Reset: The Truth I Return To: https://bit.ly/4cPtzQ3 Next steps: If this meditation served you, consider subscribing so you can return for more Christian meditations, sleep practices, and gentle faith-based encouragement. Join the free community: Come be part of my Facebook group for Christian women who want more peace and more of God’s presence in everyday life. You’ll find scriptures, short practices, playlists, and encouragement. Facebook group:  https://bit.ly/firmlyplantedwellness Website: www.firmlyplantedwellness.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firmlyplantedwellness Share this episode with a friend who needs a few quiet minutes with God, and then come back for the next episode.

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   21 Sept 2026

   75 // You Can Notice a Thought without Following It | Christian Meditation for Mental Calm (20 min)

   Have you ever noticed how quickly one thought can turn into an entire mental spiral? A worry appears, your mind grabs onto it, and suddenly you’re replaying a conversation, predicting what might happen tomorrow, or trying to solve a problem that doesn’t even exist yet. In this guided Christian meditation, we’ll practice a simple skill: noticing a thought without automatically following it. This isn’t about emptying your mind or fighting your thoughts. Instead, you’ll practice creating a little space between the thought that appears and what you choose to do next. Using the simple rhythm of Notice. Name. Return., we’ll gently bring awareness to what the mind is doing and then redirect attention toward God’s presence and what is true. In this episode, you’ll practice: Noticing thoughts without judging or suppressing them Recognizing worry, planning, replaying, and overthinking Creating space before automatically following a thought Returning your attention to your breath, body, and God Choosing what deserves your mental attention Resting in Scripture as a steady place to return Scriptures included: Psalm 139:23–24Search me, God, and know my heart... know my anxious thoughts. Romans 12:2Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. 2 Corinthians 10:5Take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Philippians 4:8Whatever is true... think about such things. Isaiah 26:3You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in You. Psalm 46:10Be still, and know that I am God. Remember: Notice.Name.Return. You don’t have to finish every thought. You don’t have to figure out where every thought leads. And you don’t have to believe everything your mind tells you. Sometimes you can simply notice it and return to what is true. 🎁 Grab your FREE 6-Minute Christian Mind & Body Reset: The Truth I Return To: https://bit.ly/4cPtzQ3 Next steps: If this meditation served you, consider subscribing so you can return for more Christian meditations, sleep practices, and gentle faith-based encouragement. Join the free community: Come be part of my Facebook group for Christian women who want more peace and more of God’s presence in everyday life. You’ll find scriptures, short practices, playlists, and encouragement. Facebook group:  https://bit.ly/firmlyplantedwellness Website: www.firmlyplantedwellness.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firmlyplantedwellness Share this episode with a friend who needs a few quiet minutes with God, and then come back for the next episode.

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