Rhonda Wilson

Founder of ExhaleYogi 

Faith Based + Trauma Informed

Yoga & Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Welcome!

 

Thank you for stopping by to learn a little about me. I give thanks to God for the opportunity to share faith-based mindful living with you. Without a foundation in faith, my personal mindfulness practices are nothing.

 

My Journey

 

My path into mindfulness began in 2005. At the time, I was a dedicated athlete and “gym rat” who stumbled into a free introductory yoga class. That one class changed everything, introducing me to the powerful stress-relieving and pain-reducing benefits of mindful movement.

 

By 2010, yoga had become a regular part of my life, and the benefits were undeniable. My chronic back pain diminished, I no longer needed an inhaler for exercise-induced asthma, and my sleep improved dramatically. As my practice deepened, I explored multiple yoga styles and, before long, was practicing twice a day, five days a week. This passion led me to my first Yin Yoga teacher training, followed by a 200-hour Life Power Yoga certification. Since then, I have completed numerous teacher trainings—each shaping my teaching style, from powerful and playful to deeply restorative and therapeutic.

 

Becoming a Teacher

 

In 2014, I began teaching yoga, first on the water as a stand-up paddleboard yoga instructor. Over the years, I’ve had the joy of guiding students in Life Power Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Acro Yoga, and Paddleboard Yoga. I’ve also had the privilege of facilitating yoga teacher trainings. My teaching style has continually evolved, shaped by experience, play, and study—but above all, by life itself.

 

A Life-Altering Shift

 

In March 2020, I experienced a traumatic event that challenged me mentally, emotionally, and physically. It shook me to my core. I had to relearn basic functions with the help of the INOVA Concussion Clinic and a neuro-ophthalmologist specializing in brain injuries. Through this, I learned the importance of giving myself grace—grace for my body’s healing process, grace for the limitations I faced, and grace for the journey ahead.

 

During this season, I was deeply transformed by the Love Your Brain Yoga Teacher Training, Mastin Kipp’s Life Purpose Academy, and Yogi Lab’s Vipassana Meditation. Yoga remained a powerful tool for healing, offering mental, emotional, and physical relief. But I also came to realize that mindfulness alone could only take me so far.

 

Faith as the Ultimate Healer

 

In 2024, my world shifted again. I was unexpectedly pregnant and found myself needing to slow down to preserve my health and my child’s. It was in this stillness that I encountered the most profound truth of my life: there is no greater healing power than God and no redemption greater than that of Jesus Christ.

 

Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection set Him apart as the Great Healer. No man, prophet, or philosophy can compare to His power, His grace, or His ability to restore what is broken. This revelation and deep conviction has changed everything about how I present myself as a teacher in this field.

 

How I Teach Today

 

While the classes I teach are much different than my earlier days of teaching (not as rigorous and athletic focused), I still guide soulful, slow, mindful movements woven with the rhythm of the breath—a simple yet powerful approach to restoring the body’s natural flow.

 

My prayer is that through our time together, you will learn more about yourself, restore your connection to God (the source and creator of all life) and have the opportunity to experience the depth and breath of the love of Jesus. That in the moments of stillness, you will be ministered to by the Holy Spirit and your mind, body, and soul will find healing and peace beyond understanding.

 

If you feel called to begin a yoga and mindfulness practice with me, I would be honored to share the gifts God has blessed me with.

 

In Christ’s Love and Service,

 

Rhonda Wilson

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