About Kelly McLellan

Yoga teacher & follower of Christ, Kelly McLellan has the remarkable ability to dive deep, breaking down lofty ideas and mystical teachings into digestible chunks and practical concepts. Read her musings here.

What’s the Difference Between Advent and Christmas? Try This Week Four Advent Meditation

What’s the Difference Between Advent and Christmas? Try This Week Four Advent Meditation What’s the Difference Between Advent and Christmas? Over the past 4 weeks, we have explored the meaning of Advent and learned how (and why) Christians observe this season in the Christian liturgical calendar.  As we round the corner towards Christmas, entering the fourth week of Advent, [...]

Why Do We Celebrate Advent? Try This Week Three Advent Meditation

Why Do We Celebrate Advent? Try This Week Three Advent Meditation Advent is a season of spiritual preparation, waiting, and anticipation leading up to Christmas. In this 4 week series about Advent, we are exploring how these two seasons are observed in the Christian liturgical calendar.  In last week’s blog, we learned the “how” of Advent. This week we [...]

How is Advent Celebrated? Try This Week Two Advent Meditation

How is Advent Celebrated? Try This Week Two Advent Meditation Many Christians are not clear about the season of Advent and wonder why and how is advent celebrated. In this four-week blog series, we will find answers to questions like these and share a weekly advent meditation to help you enter into this sacred season. How is Advent Celebrated? [...]

By |2024-12-10T23:06:09+00:00December 8th, 2024|Liturgical year, Meditation & Prayer, Spiritual growth|

I’m the New Leader of The Yoga Abbey, an Online Christian Yoga Membership!

Big Announcement: I’m the New Leader of The Yoga Abbey, an Online Christian Yoga Membership! Big News… I am extremely humbled and honored to be the new leader of The Yoga Abbey! It's an online yoga membership for Christ-centered yoga, meditation, and contemplative prayer.  This story has been unfolding for months now and I am so thrilled to finally [...]

By |2024-11-16T17:57:29+00:00November 13th, 2024|Christ-centered yoga, Christian Living, Spiritual growth|

How to Build Resilience Against Stress and Hardship (And What Hurricane Helene Taught Me)

How to Build Resilience Against Stress and Hardship (And What Hurricane Helene Taught Me) How do we build resilience in the face of life’s challenges? As a resident of Western North Carolina living in the wake of Hurricane Helene, resilience is a buzzword that has taken on a whole new meaning. I sit here a few weeks after the [...]

By |2024-10-15T22:27:41+00:00October 16th, 2024|Christ-centered yoga, Christian Living, Spiritual growth|

Is Yoga Religious? How to Align Your Yoga Practice and Christian Faith

Is Yoga Religious? How to Align Your Yoga Practice and Christian Faith Is yoga religious? Should Christians practice yoga, or does it go against our faith? Yoga is an ancient practice that has gained popularity across the globe due to its many physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Despite growing popularity and research which proves its many benefits, some Christians [...]

By |2024-11-08T21:01:14+00:00September 24th, 2024|Christ-centered yoga, Christian Living, Spiritual growth|

What are the Physical Benefits of Yoga for Christians?

What are the Physical Benefits of Yoga for Christians? In our modern, fast-paced society, the physical benefits of yoga are more important than ever. Chronic diseases, such as hypertension and heart disease are on the rise due to heightened chronic stress, anxiety, lack of physical activity, and inadequate sleep.  Yoga can be a powerful tool in counteracting the negative [...]

By |2024-11-08T21:03:25+00:00September 17th, 2024|Christ-centered yoga, Christian Living, Spiritual growth|

What are the Mental Health Benefits of Yoga for Christians?

What are the Mental Health Benefits of Yoga for Christians? Do you feel like you’re living in a constant state of stress and wish you could find a Christ-centered spiritual practice that helped? Me too, and I firmly believe that yoga can be a powerful tool for followers of Christ.  Did you know that yoga can calm your nervous [...]

By |2024-11-08T21:04:16+00:00September 10th, 2024|Christ-centered yoga, Christian Living, Spiritual growth|
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