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Whitney R. Simpson
Long Version Bio
Whitney R. Simpson is an author, spiritual director, yoga teacher, and soul care practitioner whose ministry invites people into the gifts of embodied spirituality and contemplative practice. She is the author of three books, including her latest, With God in Every Breath: A Guide to Drawing Closer to Jesus through Your Senses, as well as Holy Listening with Breath, Body, and the Spirit and Fully Human, Fully Divine: An Advent Devotional for the Whole Self. As Founder of Exploring Peace Ministries, Whitney offers ecumenical spiritual direction, energy work, private yoga, contemplative retreats, and her free guided prayer and meditation podcast, Exploring Peace Meditations, all grounded in her passion for helping others discover God's peace in the fullness of their everyday lives.
Her most recent book, With God in Every Breath, was born out of Whitney's own journey of healing. After experiencing a stroke and brain surgery in 2005, she discovered that embodied practices, including breath, movement, and sensory presence, were essential to her recovery and her deepening faith. That personal transformation shaped her conviction that connection with God is as near as our next breath, and that we already carry within us everything we need to draw closer to the Divine. This book distills years of practice and ministry into carefully crafted guided prayers and meditations rooted in Gospel passages from The Message, designed to meet readers exactly where they are.
Whitney is trained in trauma-sensitive, kids, senior/chair, and yin yoga. She is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500), holds a Professional Certification in Spiritual Formation from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, and serves as a Deaconess in the United Methodist Church. With a background spanning local church ministries and nonprofit work, she is committed to spiritual formation that welcomes all people. You can explore Whitney's books, podcast, and ministry offerings at ExploringPeace.com, connect with her directly at WhitneyRSimpson.com, or follow her @WhitneyRSimpson.
Short Version Bio
Deaconess Whitney R. Simpson is an author, spiritual director, yoga teacher, and soul care practitioner whose ministry combines embodied spirituality and contemplative practice. She is the author of three books, including her most recent, With God in Every Breath: A Guide to Drawing Closer to Jesus through Your Senses. As Founder of Exploring Peace Ministries, she offers spiritual direction, energy work, private yoga, contemplative retreats, and her free guided prayer and meditation podcast, Exploring Peace Meditations. With a background in church ministries and nonprofit work, Whitney is committed to spiritual formation that welcomes all people. Discover more at ExploringPeace.com or follow her journey at @WhitneyRSimpson.
