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.

Should Christians “do” yoga? Physical benefits of yoga for Christians

Should Christians Do Yoga? The Physical Benefits of Yoga If you are one of the millions of people who practice yoga, then you probably have experienced some of the numerous physical benefits that the practice offers and have already answered yes to the question, Should Christians do yoga?  In a modern postural yoga practice, the body is invited into [...]

By |2024-11-08T21:23:38+00:00January 10th, 2023|Christ-centered yoga|

The Truth about Yoga: Debunking 3 common myths and misconceptions about yoga

What is the truth about yoga for Christians? Whether you're brand new to yoga or you have a steady, established practice, you've probably heard many common yoga myths and misconceptions that surround the practice of yoga. Maybe you even believe some of them to be true! As we enter into the new year, I thought it would be a [...]

By |2024-11-08T21:24:19+00:00January 4th, 2023|Christ-centered yoga|

7 Biblical Truths About Christianity and Yoga (Can Christians Practice Yoga? Part II)

Christianity and Yoga: Can Christians Practice Yoga Part II In 7 Biblical truths about yoga and Christianity (part I) we explored the first four Biblical principles that helped me to answer the question, Can Christians practice yoga?   As I mentioned before, it is not my intention to convince you to share my conviction. Here, I simply share my [...]

By |2024-11-08T21:24:48+00:00February 17th, 2022|Christ-centered yoga|

Can Christians Practice Yoga? 7 Biblical Truths to Help you Answer this Question (Part I)

Can Christians Practice Yoga? 7 Biblical Truths to Help you Answer this Question (Part I) This is a follow-up to my previous post, Can Christians practice yoga? A Christian yoga teacher's exploration of this question. It is not my intention to convince you to share my conviction. Here, I simply share my research and my experience as a yoga [...]

By |2024-11-08T21:25:11+00:00February 17th, 2022|Christ-centered yoga|

Can Christians Practice Yoga? A Christian Yoga Teacher’s Exploration of this Question

Can Christians Practice Yoga? A Christian Yoga Teacher's Perspective Interested in learning about yoga & Christianity? Getting Still Studies offers Christian yoga teacher training and online courses on yoga, meditation, and prayer from a Christian perspective. Choose your course now or download your free guide, Can Christians practice yoga? with 7 Biblical Truths to help you answer this question. [...]

By |2024-11-08T21:25:38+00:00February 17th, 2022|Christ-centered yoga|

What are Chakras Used For? A Journey Through the Chakras with Christ

What are Chakras Used For? A Journey Through the Chakras With Christ and the Healing Power of God Want to learn more about Christianity and chakras? Get your FREE Jesus and chakras tool-kit sent straight to your inbox. Sign up here. In this post, we will briefly address the controversy around Christianity, energy, and the chakras. Next, we will [...]

By |2023-08-04T18:15:58+00:00December 20th, 2021|Christian Living, Energy and Chakras, Spiritual growth|

The Habit of Giving Thanks: Cultivating a Grateful Heart

Thanksgiving is more than a holiday that happens one day a year.  Did you know that thanksgiving can be a habit and gratitude can be practiced as a spiritual discipline? In the Christian tradition, disciplines are practices found in Scripture that are used to promote spiritual growth and formation. Some disciplines are well-known, such as fasting, prayer, and the study [...]

By |2023-04-14T13:20:11+00:00November 18th, 2021|Christian Living, Spiritual growth|

The Yamas and Niyamas: How Yoga Helped Me to Follow Jesus

Though I am a lover of Jesus, I have been hesitant at times to use the term "Christian" to describe myself… The phrase 'follower of Christ' feels more descriptive of my heart for discipleship. A heart that desires to move my faith beyond shallow belief, and mere head knowledge of God, to actually living a certain “way”. The practice [...]

By |2024-11-08T21:26:39+00:00October 24th, 2021|Christ-centered yoga, Yoga Philosophy|

Energy, Chakras and Christianity: What Does the Bible Say?

Energy, Chakras and Christianity: What Does the Bible Say? As a yoga teacher who is also a follower of Christ, I often find myself wading into unknown territory. While preparing for my next online Christian Yoga Studies course, Energy and chakras: a Biblical perspective, I found very little research. Instead, I found a whole lot of questions… Are chakras in [...]

By |2023-08-05T19:09:19+00:00September 22nd, 2021|Christian Living, Energy and Chakras, Featured|
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