Body+Prayer: Free Resources
This is a place to return to your body as sacred ground. Everything here is a free embodied prayer resource — breath prayer, movement practices, and contemplative reflections. Take what you need.
Why the Body?
A 2-minute introduction to embodied theology in Rev. Lisha Epperson’s own words.
God’s dream of liberation begins in a body. Not perfect bodies or even able bodies — God is known in our limitations as well as our possibilities, and everything in between. Our bodies are the landing site for communion and connection with God: blood and bone, breath and spirit — we need it all.
Embodied Prayer: A Daily Practice in Three Parts
A Morning Embodiment Practice Begin your day prayerfully — body, mind, heart, and soul. Watch →
A Midday Embodiment Practice Recenter in the middle of the day. A few minutes to return to yourself and to God. Watch →
An Evening Embodiment Practice Let go of the stresses of the day, receive the blessings, and prepare for rest. Watch →
Between Two Worlds: A Free 5-Minute Breath Prayer
Rooted in Mary’s words at the wedding in Cana — “Do whatever he tells you” — this five-minute breath prayer is an invitation to posture yourself toward courage in the space between what was and what is coming. Three simple breath phrases guide you through inhale and exhale, settling the body and anchoring the spirit. Go with courage. Carry Mary’s yes.
The Third Chapter
Audio reflections for women navigating the second half of life
The Third Chapter: Wisdom and Growth Listen →
The Third Chapter: Loss and Liberation Listen →
The Third Chapter: Constancy and Change Listen →
Body+Prayer
Short embodied prayer practices for everyday life
Body+Prayer: Lay Low Listen →
Body+Prayer: Commitment Listen →
Body+Prayer: Set Apart Listen →
Body+Prayer: Elders Listen →
Body+Prayer: Balance Listen →
Body+Prayer: Stay Focused Listen →
Free Retreat Guide
A contemplative guide for women navigating seasons of transition and renewal.