Christ-centered Yoga Reflections
How yoga can enhance the lives of Christians
In-person yoga classes will resume on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at my wonderful home church in Loveland, CO. All my in-person classes are currently FREE of charge on Saturday mornings at LifeSpring Covenant Church located at 743 S. Dotsero Drive, Loveland, CO. Please come on by if you are in …
This topic of cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation is also near and dear to my heart. I began learning about “multicultural education” over thirty years ago! I continue to teach through the lens of cultural responsiveness in my career teaching English Language Development. But is practicing Christian yoga cultural appropriation? Of …
There are so many physical, mental and spiritual benefits of Christ-centered yoga! Some physical benefits include increased flexibility, better sense of balance, increased muscle strength and tone, improved respiration, energy and vitality. Mental benefits include reduced stress, more restful sleep, increased focus and attention. For Christians…
Meditation is a practice where an individual trains the mind or induces a new mode of consciousness. The term meditation can refer to a broad variety of practices. They include techniques designed to promote relaxation or build internal energy or life force (“chi” in Chinese or “prana” in Sanskrit). Meditation …
Yoga philosophy is ancient and fascinating. It is derived primarily from Hindu texts, such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras. However, it contains elements of other philosophical traditions as well. Yoga philosophy is not the main focus of this blog. However, we will discuss some of its elements …
Should Christians practice yoga? If you Google this question, you will undoubtedly find many varying opinions. Many reputable and well-known Christians, including pastors, have chimed in on this topic. Many have expressed the opinion that yoga is anti-Christian or “new age.” I have even read claims that practicing yoga is …
Many Westerners tend to deny their bodies and believe that their true self is found in their minds. This belief may be a root cause of many evils in our society. One little known benefit of practicing yoga is to find a better balance between our bodies and our minds. …
I invite you to tag along on a Christ-centered yoga journey with me. Yoga is a practice that was developed over many centuries and incorporates a huge body of knowledge. Yoga is used by thousands of people all over the world and includes many different styles. Christianity is a religion …
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