Michelle Thielen
Michelle Thielen is a speaker, the author of Stretching Your Faith, and a humanitarian who has been teaching somatic movement through dance and yoga for over twenty-five years. A student of Peter Levine’s Somatic Experience (SE) and Eric Walrabenstein’s therapy for psychological wounds, Michelle is passionate about helping others heal from trauma and live a life of purpose. As a Trauma Sensitive Yoga Trainer, Michelle has been instrumental in aiding healing and freedom for those who suffer from trauma, intense anxiety, or depression. She travels around the world aiding in the rescue efforts of human trafficking victims as well as raising awareness about this horrible situation. She holds certifications with the American Council of Exercise, is a Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists, and she founded the Christian Yoga Association in 2018 as a means to build a bridge between faith-based yoga practitioners and educators.