Institute for Spirituality and Health

08/28/2026

Deepen your yoga practice and inspire others with our Yoga Teacher Training and National Certification Course, here at The Yoga Institute at ISH!

The next session is September 19 - 26, 2026. Transform your journey and sign up today!

Learn more and sign up at www.spiritualityandhealth.org/events/septyogateachertraining

08/27/2026

Final Call for Houston Congregations!

Applications for Cohort 2 of the Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Faith Community Leadership Cohort close tomorrow, Friday, August 28, at midnight!

If your faith community is ready to bridge health disparities, empower your neighborhood, and receive two years of hands-on, bilingual support, don't miss this opportunity.

Together with the Institute for Spirituality and Health, your team will build a custom 5-year FaithHealth Improvement Plan and connect directly with clinical, mental health, and public health partners across Greater Houston.

👉 Apply before tomorrow's deadline: www.spiritualityandhealth.org/hbhmhfc

08/27/2026

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Guild of St. John the Divine for their generous support of the Institute’s Interfaith Spiritual Care Coalition.

Through our partnership with The Guild Shop and its dedicated volunteers, we are able to serve seniors in need with compassion and dignity, embodying a ministry of presence that uplifts our entire community.

Thank you for helping us advance our mission to enhance well-being at the intersection of spirituality and health.

08/26/2026

Back-to-school season is officially here! With busy schedules, finding time to prepare nutritious meals and snacks can be a challenge for parents, students, and teachers alike. To help everyone stay energized and healthy, Cities for Better Health-Houston and the Institute for Spirituality and Health offer easy, budget-friendly recipes created by Chef Johana Garcia!

Quick & Healthy Snack Ideas:
• Baby carrots & celery with hummus
• Low-fat yogurt
• Fruit and nut trail mix
• Sliced banana with peanut butter

Looking for full meal inspiration like the Rainbow Power Bowl or Mediterranean Chicken and Chickpea Salad? Check out the full recipe collection: www.spiritualityandhealth.org/healthyrecipes

08/25/2026

Save the date for our 35th annual Psychotherapy & Faith Conference!

Friday, November 13, 2026

Online and in-person in Fondren Hall at St. Paul's United Methodist Church

More details coming soon!

Learn more about this annual conference at www.spiritualityandhealth.org/psychotherapyfaith

08/21/2026

The Yoga Teacher Training and National Certification Course at the Institute is designed to equip aspiring yoga teachers in the greater Houston area with comprehensive skills and knowledge. Our program provides a strong foundation for those seeking to pursue yoga teaching as a career, combining practical training with in-depth study of philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology.

Whether you’re new to teaching or looking to deepen your practice, we’re here to help you grow and thrive in your yoga journey, right here in Houston.

Sign up for one of our upcoming Yoga Teacher Training courses:

September 19 - 26, 2026
or
November 14 - 21, 2026

Learn more at www.spiritualityandhealth.org/events

08/20/2026

Thank you again to everyone who participated in the Houston Matters interview that aired this morning!

In case you missed it, it will re-air tonight around 9:30 on 88.7FM. However, you can find the video and audio here:
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2026/08/20/559626/a-c-in-rental-housing-aug-20-2026/

The segment begins at 24:29 in the audio file and 32:51 in the YouTube video.

We are so thankful to all who participated and have already received wonderful feeback and personal stories on how they have benefitted from chaplain visits during difficult times in hospital care settings.

On Thursday's show: A heat advisory goes into effect for Houston as the city council approves an ordinance requiring landlords to provide air conditioning in rental units. And we examine the role chaplains in health care settings.

08/20/2026

Save the Date for the 32nd Annual Spirituality in Nursing Conference!

Friday, October 9, 2026

Online and in-person in Fondren Hall at St. Paul's United Methodist Church

More details coming soon!

Learn more about this annual conference at www.spiritualityandhealth.org/nursingconference

08/19/2026

LISTEN LIVE TOMORROW!

Catch our interview with Michael Hagerty on Houston Matters tomorrow morning and hear firsthand how chaplains and spiritual care volunteers are transforming care in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health. Also find out how the Institute empowers volunteers through our Interfaith Spiritual Care Coalition and hear about the impact our volunteers have made.

Click the link or tune in to 88.7 FM and join us for this inspiring conversation. ETA: tomorrow morning 9:15/9:30 AM CST

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/shows/houston-matters/

08/17/2026

Every faith community can be a place where health grows.

Does your congregation dream of healthier lives for its members and neighbors? Join our upcoming cohort to make it happen! Bring a small team, learn alongside other Houston congregations, and create a complete plan for the wellbeing of your members and neighbors, with the right partners to bring your vision to life.

We have new info session dates! Come hear how the cohort works, meet the team, and ask anything before you apply. Each session covers the same material. Come to whichever one fits your schedule.

Wednesday, August 19 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM

Thursday, August 20 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Sign up now at www.spiritualityandhealth.org/hbhmhfc

APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 AT MIDNIGHT