Grace X Strength
Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday: -
Sunday: -
About Grace X Strength
Grace x Strength’s mission is to create a sacred space to invite people into community to experience His Grace and Strength through Christian yoga and soul care programs.
Grace X Strength Description
The inception of Grace x Strength began in 2015, when Josephine Lau was one of the first few Christian Yoga teachers in Australia to serve the community through Christ-centred yoga. Having spent the first 12 years of her career in corporates and digital marketing, Jo answered her higher calling to transition into full-time yoga teaching after experiencing the physical benefits of yoga for pain relief in her back and for her migraines.
Two years later through God’s connection, Jo was joined by soul sister, Alyssa Mak, to declare Grace x Strength’s mission and vision together. Alyssa was a Pilates teacher and health supplement advocate before receiving confirmation from God that Christian Yoga was her calling, too. Two Kingdom women, 12 years apart in age, living different seasons of life were a match made in heaven for this mission.
Forever the optimist, Alyssa’s passionate, fearless and creative spirit was perfectly balanced with Josephine’s flair in analysis and structure, and the experience she brought from her business background. When you put all of these gifts together overlaid with faith in God’s leadership, you get … Power.
It was this Power that has fuelled these two Christian Yogis when faced with multiple challenges in propelling their mission; their mission to create a safe space to invite people into community to experience grace and strength through Christ-centred yoga and soul care programs.
Aside from all the common challenges most young organisations face, persecution is undoubtedly one of the more difficult ones faced by Grace x Strength. Nonetheless, the founders have navigated these through knowing who they are and whose they are in Christ, staying on mission to glorify Him through their work. One of their favourite mantras are, “Pray on it…. Moving on. ”, as their go-to response for all things unknown, unsettling and challenging.
With a heart to serve, spread the Gospel and combining this through the many scientifically-proven benefits of yoga, Josephine and Alyssa stay faithful to God’s calling for them to be the hands and feet of Jesus through this mission.
Now, we are no longer just the TWO. By faith, Grace x Strength has grown into a wider global community, with Foundational Members from all walks of life who share GxS' vision and are here to serve the communities that God has called them into. We are thankful for this gift of breath, movement and community.
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// NEW VIDEOS RELEASED 🙌🏼 //
Thank you for all of your support! We have received a lot of positive feedback on our videos and we are working hard in the background to bring more content for all of you to enjoy :) In the meantime, we have released another series of free videos made by our Founders. We hope that you can be blessed by these Christ-centred yoga practice, spiritually and physically. :)
Happy practicing!... https://www.gracexstrength.com/christian- yoga-videos/
With Grace x Strength, Josephine + Alyssa
Photo by: Steve Chan
#yogavideos #christianyoga #yoga #faith #gracexstrength
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What a privilege for Grace x Strength Founding Member, Angie, to be hosting classes in this beautiful new office space K11 ATELIER in Hong Kong!
If you want to tag and share with friends in Hong Kong! Experience the benefits of yoga for those of you who spend hours in front of a computer at your desk!
#yogainHK #HKyoga #hongkongyoga
If the stars were made to worship so will I ✨ If the mountains bow in reverence so will I ⛰ If the oceans roar Your greatness so will I 🌊 For if everything exists to lift You high so will I If the wind goes where You send it so will I 🌬... If the rocks cry out in silence so will I If the sum of all our praises still falls shy Then we’ll sing again a hundred billion times 🎶 ... God of salvation You chased down my ❤️ Through all of my failure and pride On a hill You created 🗻 The light of the world 🌏 Abandoned in darkness to die 🌘 ... And as You speak 🌬 A hundred billion failures disappear 🌫 Where You lost Your life so I could find it here If You left the grave behind You so will I ✝️ I can see Your heart in everything You’ve done Every part designed in a work of art called love 💕 If You gladly chose surrender so will I 🤲🏼 I can see Your heart 💛 Eight billion different ways Every precious one A child You died to save 👶🏻 If You gave Your life to love them so will I 💫 ... Like You would again a hundred billion times But what measure could amount to Your desire You’re the One who never leaves the one behind. #SoWilli #sowilli100billionx
📸 @beatriceandbloom
#worship #praise #worshiplyrics #songs #hillsong #worshipsongs #worshipmusic #worshipflow #faithblogger
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What a week it has been! We had our Founding Members Monique and Danielle fly in to Sydney. There is so much power in gathering together with the same vision.
Christ centred yoga has blessed each of us in such profound ways, and to be able to share this journey with all of you is such a privilege! So share with us how you encountered Christian Yoga and how it has benefitted you 😊
Often our abdominal muscles are referred to as our 'core'. Although our core muscles include a lot more than our abdominals, today we will be focusing on how to activate the abdominals and your T-zone area (pelvic floor).
Most people flow through a yoga class without activating their core at all, this causes our other muscles to be overactive and you start to have aches and pains. Today we will teach you some simple ways to practice core activation and some poses you can wor...k on to strengthen those muscles.
With Grace x Strength, Josephine + Alyssa
https://www.gracexstrength.com/be…/how- to-activate-your-core
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// KIDS YOGA COMING SOON - WATCH THE VIDEO! //
Would you want your kids to take on a healthy new hobby, learning yoga poses in a fun and interactive way? It’s great for helping children learn how to create space to situations before reacting.
We've tried and tested it on our very own Baby N! WATCH THE VIDEO 😉
... If you’re interested, let us know!
P.S. Featuring Meddy Teddy
With Grace x Strength Josephine + Alyssa xx
#kidsyoga #yogawithkids #babyyoga #kidsyogavideo
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// “PRESENT” | e-Book RELEASE //
It's finally out!! We have been working so hard the past few months to put together this PRESENT for you! We hope that this e-Book can be a gift that blesses you and those around you.
What you receive:... Devotionals written by Josephine & Alyssa, Scripture posters that you can print out and 3 exclusive yoga videos. Get your “PRESENT” today!
With Grace x Strength, Josephine + Alyssa xx
#yoga #devotion #christianyoga #faithblog #gracexstrength
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Just ordered these new yoga singlets for our Foundational Team at GxS. Most yoga tops are loose fit, but we wanted to make sure these don’t flip during inversions 😏 Would you want one as well? 😝
Can’t wait to film with Danielle and Monique next Monday! Soon you will all be able to practice with our team of Instructors online as well!! STAY TUNED!
... With Grace x Strength, Josephine + Alyssa
#christianyoga #yogainstructors #yoga #yogatop #yogawear #faith #faithblog #gracexstrength #gxs #grace
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This is Josephine and Alyssa’s favourite yoga pose 😝. No but seriously, the final resting pose is not that easy. Learning to be still and be present is one of the best gifts we have learnt from yoga.
So share with us, what’s your favourite yoga pose? 🤓
#yogapose #yoga #pose #restingpose #gracexstrength #GxS #ChristianYoga
Here is a table Josephine put together to help athletes know which areas to focus on when choosing a yoga class or just simply stretching. These are only target areas and merely indicates areas which require more attention.
To read up on more yoga benefits that an athlete can receive from stretching or practicing yoga, read blog below:
https://www.gracexstrength.com/benefits-o …/yoga-for-athletes
🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOJO !! 🎂
Our founder Josephine is one of the most loving, kind, proactive, bold, understanding, caring and fun person to be friends with! Today the GxS team wants to celebrate YOU Josephine! Thank you for leading our team with such grace. We know it isn’t easy to take the lead. It comes with much responsibilities and lots of sacrifices. Thank you for being that leader we can all lean on and one that constantly points us back to God. Thank you for always bein...g vulnerable and helping us know that it is okay to be vulnerable. You truly are a blessing to many and a gift to those around you. Our prayer for you is good health, strength and for you to continue growing in Christ’s likeness more and more each day as you continue to lead our team 😘❤️ WE love you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
With Grace x Strength, Danielle , Angie, Monique & Alyssa Mak
📸@scubaschteve
#yoga #partneryoga #hoyojo #partnerpose #backbend #pincha #forearmstand #christianyoga #birthdaygirl #faith #grace #strength #faithbloggers
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Flow flourish yoga // PATIENCE //
Everyday I've been praying for patience which I think about needing at my job with my 21 x 5-6 year old students. But then I get frustrated in other situations where my patience is tested!
But why would God only give me patience at work?! I need it on the drive to work, at the shops, with my husband, at work, with my yoga... the list goes on!
... It's funny how we ask God to help us grow in areas but when He answers our prayers we get frustrated and annoyed because it's not as we pictured! God knows us, He knows what we need, He makes us stronger for the future plans He has for us!
Monique xx (Foundational Member of GxS)
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✨SURRENDER✨
Following Jesus can sometimes become just another phrase we throw around. We can be Sunday church goers but what does it really mean to follow Jesus?
To pick up the cross and follow Him, we must surrender ourselves completely. “Not my will but yours LORD.” We sometimes forget that Jesus has redeemed us with a huge price. So how can you learn to surrender yourself today? 🙂
... Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.”
Share with us what you are learning about SURRENDERING. 😊
Photo: Danielle Young-Akosa
With Grace x Strength, Josephine + Alyssa xx
#happysunday #surrendertoJesus #scripture #bibleverse #faithblog #faithblogger #christianyoga #christian #yoga #gracexstrength #gxs #yogavideos #yogatips #meditate #Godsword
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Common poses that people get confused with - Warrior One vs Crescent Lunge. In this blog we explain the differences between the two and the benefits of each :)
Let us know below if this blog post was helpful!
With Grace x Strength,... Josephine + Alyssa Mak
#yogatips #yogablog #yoga #howtoyoga
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✨Start Each Day with a Grateful Heart ✨
Have you practiced our gratitude flow yet? It is free on our yoga channel! Why not start and end each day with a heart full of gratitude ☺️❤️
Access our channel here:... https://www.gracexstrength.com/christian- yoga-videos/
📸 @evyletters
#yogavideo #quote #gratitude #grateful #faith #faithblogger #blog #gratitudeyoga #openheart #yogatips
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You want to be trained as a Christian Yoga Teacher. You've done all the research. Your heart is burning with passion. BUT your brain has all these questions. Your body has all these fears.
If our Founding Member, Danielle, can do training while touring around the globe AND flying to retreat in her first trimester of pregnancy, all the way from London. What's your excuse? Read her story and how Holy confidence is all you need.
Holy Yoga #christianyoga #yoga #faithblog
FUN DAY FILMING with the GxS team!! You will be seeing more of our Foundational Member’s yoga videos coming up soon too 🙂
If you are a Christian Yoga instructor as well, get in touch with us! We would love to connect with you and we also have free teacher listing to help promote your classes! 😊
Are you a runner, a swimmer, a cyclist, a racquet sports player or into martial arts? We have some yoga tips for you.
In this blog post, we share some target areas for stretching that is tailored for your sporting activity!
With Grace x Strength,... Josephine + Alyssa
#yogaforathletes #yogaforrunners #yogaforcyclists #yogafortriathletes #yogatips #yogaforeveryone
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When we're stressed or emotionally burdened, our body's natural reaction is to curl into a ball (to protect the vital organs, such as our heart and guts for survival). It's our body's way of protecting ourselves - commonly known as the "fight or flight" response. Typically, this results in tight hip flexors or a general feeling of tightness around the hips. If this sounds familiar, try out Josephine's free Stretch and Rest class focused on hips!
Let us know whether this ...class has been helpful and how you felt after practicing with us 😊
https://www.gracexstrength.com/christian- yoga-videos/
With Grace x Strength, Josephine + Alyssa xx
#christianyoga #yogastretch #yogavideo #yogaonline #yogaforbeginners #yogaclass
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Today's devotion is for those who are feeling inadequate.
You don't feel fit for the job. God has given you a vision you feel is too big for you. Yes, sure you aren't PERFECT for the job....You were never meant to be!... The good news is... THAT is exactly why you were picked for the job :)
Read today's devotional as Alyssa shares some lessons on pride and humility.
#christianblog #faithblogger #christianyoga #womenoffaith #kingdomwomen #whenGodcalls
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Attended Jo's class last week and loved how she encouraged us to grow as an individual, go out there to love others and as she encouraged me through meditation, she also conducted a good workout and stretch leaving me feeling refreshed physically, mentally and spiritually ^^!
Attended Jo's class last week and loved how she encouraged us to grow as an individual, go out there to love others and as she encouraged me through meditation, she also conducted a good workout and stretch leaving me feeling refreshed physically, mentally and spiritually ^^!
Attended Jo's class last week and loved how she encouraged us to grow as an individual, go out there to love others and as she encouraged me through meditation, she also conducted a good workout and stretch leaving me feeling refreshed physically, mentally and spiritually ^^!
More about Grace X Strength
Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00
Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday: -
Sunday: -