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.

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|

Quieting the Mind With the Yoga Practices of Abhyasa and Vairagya

Quieting the Mind With the Yoga Practices of Abhyasa and Vairagya Do you struggle with quieting the mind? Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at a Christians Practicing Yoga retreat, where I explored the concept of quieting the mind and cultivating stillness—themes deeply rooted in both Christian spirituality and yogic tradition.  In my lecture, I taught on the [...]

By |2024-11-08T21:07:25+00:00August 12th, 2024|Christ-centered yoga, Spiritual growth, Yoga Philosophy|

What is Sabbath? How Practicing the Sabbath Can Help Christians Cultivate a Healthy Spiritual Life

What is Sabbath? How Practicing the Sabbath Can Help Christians Cultivate a Healthy Spiritual Life The concept of “Sabbath” is deeply rooted in Judeo-Christian lineage. It stems from the creation Biblical narrative where God rested on the seventh day after six days of Creation. This day of rest, known as the Sabbath, has profound spiritual and practical significance for [...]

By |2024-07-25T23:04:51+00:00July 15th, 2024|Christ-centered yoga|

Teaching Yoga to Kids: Yoga Poses for Kids That Help Them Grow in Christ

Teaching Yoga to Kids: Yoga Poses for Kids That Help Them Grow in Christ Now more than ever, kids need to learn the art of “getting still” and teaching yoga to kids can help!  In today's fast-paced, digital world, kids are struggling with focus and experiencing higher incidences of childhood stress and anxiety. Over-packed schedules, increased screen time, lack [...]

By |2024-06-15T19:22:13+00:00June 17th, 2024|Christ-centered yoga, Kids Yoga|

Exploring Christian Prayer Positions: From Scripture to Yoga

Exploring Christian Prayer Positions: From Scripture to Yoga Prayer is a spiritual discipline found in most all the world’s faith traditions, and it is an essential practice in the Christian tradition. Throughout the Bible, the people of God are known to utilize various Christian prayer positions in order to enrich their prayer life.  The postures of yoga were not [...]

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