Christian Living Blog Archives - Getting Still Yoga

What is Christian living? In short, “Christian living” is living the life that Jesus wants us to live!

We know that Jesus came to give his followers an abundant life, full of peace, purpose, and the Presence of God. But how do follow Jesus into this world with our whole being: body, mind, spirit, & soul?

In these blog posts, we will consider what it means to embody our faith as followers of Christ. We will study the Bible and Christian theology to understand the meaning and principles of Christian living. Additionally, we will explore wisdom found in ancient yogic teachings in our quest to understand what it means to “abide in Christ.” We will answer the questions: how do we live in this world but not of this world?

Next, we will also learn about spiritual disciplines like Christ-centered yoga, meditation, contemplation, and prayer. Do ancient spiritual practices mix with Christian living?

The following blogs will explore how these spiritual practices can help us be transformed to look more like Christ. How do these practices foster spiritual growth that inspires us to live a more abundant Christian spiritual life? Start reading now to learn more.

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

How Do you Pray with Christian Prayer Beads? a Christian’s Exploration of this Spiritual Practice

How Do You Pray With Christian Prayer Beads? Christian prayer beads were not originally part of my spiritual practice as someone who has landed in the Protestant tradition of the Christian faith. As an artist and a jewelry maker, I have always loved texture and color. Imagine my delight when I was introduced to the practice of praying with [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2024-03-12T18:46:26+00:00March 8th, 2024|Christian Living, Meditation & Prayer, Spiritual growth|

How to Meditate Spiritually as a Christian

How to Meditate Spiritually as a Christian Did you know that you can learn how to meditate spiritually as a Christian? Meditation can be both spiritual and secular, depending on the goals of the practitioner. In the most general sense, a meditation practice involves training the mind to achieve a state of heightened awareness, focus, concentration, and a state [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2024-02-23T17:23:58+00:00January 29th, 2024|Christian Living, Meditation & Prayer, Spiritual growth|

What Does the Bible Say About Meditation?

What Does the Bible Say About Meditation? As a Christian yoga teacher, I hear many questions about yoga and meditation like, “Should Christians meditate” or “What does the Bible say about meditation?” It seems there is a misunderstanding around meditation and an accompanying fear that the practice of meditation is off-limits for Christians. In this blog, we will explain [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2024-01-23T01:35:40+00:00January 22nd, 2024|Christian Living, Meditation & Prayer, Spiritual growth|

Sankalpa: a Yogic Twist on New Year intentions & Resolutions

In the new year, it’s a common tradition to take time to reflect on the past, reevaluate priorities, set intentions, and make resolutions for the future. Establishing New Year intentions or resolutions CAN be a positive way to set goals and make changes in your life. However, it’s also common to feel daunted by the idea of setting lofty, [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2024-01-22T20:36:21+00:00January 15th, 2024|Christ-centered yoga, Christian Living, Meditation & Prayer, Yoga Philosophy|

How to Use Breath Prayers for Advent to Reclaim the Sacredness of the Season

Breath Prayers for Advent Can breath prayers for Advent help us to find deeper meaning this Christmas? During Advent, Christians are invited to recall the past, awaken to the present, and anticipate the future. We are reminded that there is a bigger story being told, and we are living in the “time between.” In my previous blog about Advent, [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2023-12-22T20:33:32+00:00December 21st, 2023|Christ-centered yoga, Christian Living, Liturgical year, Meditation & Prayer, Spiritual growth|

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