Do You Want to Get Well?
Jamila Carney
Standing at the intersection of Christ follower and yoga practitioner, Minister Jamila Carney demonstrates how wellness happens on the “mat” as a way to help resolve confusion around how wellness practices can align with Christian faith. Drawing from John 5, she centers her teaching on the question Jesus asks: “Do you want to be well?”
Through this story, she highlights that proximity to healing is not the same as participation in it. Wellness requires more than awareness—it calls for a decision. Using the framework of reflection, release, and restoration, she shows how movement, breath, and stillness can support the process of healing not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Her teaching ultimately invites you to examine your own readiness for change, release the beliefs that keep you stuck, and actively engage in practices that support your well-being and deepen your connection with God.
Jamila Carney | Chief Movement Artisan
Jamila Carney is a multi-faceted minister of movement, inspiration and joy. From dance, yoga, public speaking and teaching, Jamila is able to curate an energy that is indescribable and infectious for audiences that range from youth and adults in schools, churches, events and most importantly, the streets. Jamila is uniquely called to deliver a message with this Jesus fueled mantra of “I don’t belong to the church. I belong to the streets.”
Jamila is the owner of Agape Yogastry, a peculiar ministry that uses the unique movement art of yoga to go beyond the breath to give honor to God, the giver of the breath. Jamila uses her body in a way that that develops and nurtures creative energy in herself and others through dance and yoga classes, as well as choreography and consultation services. She also curates beautiful dance experiences for special events.
Jamila is an inspiring wordsmith that can move the crowd through preaching, presenting, teaching and hosting. She gives a new meaning to the “hostess that does the mostest” bringing a dynamic element that livens up any space. Jamila will soon launch Jamila Carney St(reet) Ministries where she combines sound teaching and secular knowledge with sanctified imagination. It’s mission is to call truth to power by lifting Jesus in a way that is real, relevant and relatable “out here in these streets.”
Jamila holds several advanced degrees from multiple institutions of higher learning as well as several professional certifications. Jamila resides in Milwaukee, WI with her most distinguished accomplishments: her husband Theo and sons Rashahn, Keenan, Adrian and nephew-son Usher.