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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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|

How to Manage Holiday Stressors With a Simple Yoga Practice

How to Manage Holiday Stressors With a Yoga Practice If it’s the most wonderful time of the year, then why do we often feel so anxious and overwhelmed? The simple reason… Christmas stress! Holiday stressors take a toll on our health and prevent us from fully enjoying the sweetness of the season. Learning healthy ways to cope with these [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2024-02-01T20:33:31+00:00November 21st, 2023|Christ-centered yoga, Christian Living|

How Christians Can Use Meditation For Stress Relief

How Christians Can Use Meditation For Stress Relief Did you know that as Christians, we can use meditation for stress relief and to draw closer to God? Meditation helps to calm our thoughts and ease our minds. From a practical sense, meditation is a tool that can help us to cultivate concentration and focus. From a spiritual sense as [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2024-02-01T20:38:31+00:00November 14th, 2023|Christ-centered yoga, Christian Living, Spiritual growth|

How to Use Yoga for Stress Relief

How to Use Yoga For Stress Relief Stress affects the mind, body, and spirit. While small amounts of stress are good, too much stress can cause physical and mental dis-ease. How can you practice yoga for stress relief from a Christian perspective? Now more than ever, it is crucial to cultivate healthy ways of managing stress in order to [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2024-02-01T20:41:35+00:00October 31st, 2023|Christ-centered yoga, Christian Living, Spiritual growth|

Spiritual Retreat Meaning: Why it’s Important for Christians to Retreat

Spiritual Retreat Meaning: Why it’s Important for Christians to Retreat In this blog post, we will explore the meaning of spiritual retreat, look at the concept of retreat in the Bible, and consider the purpose of retreat as a tool for the spiritual formation of Christians. Retreat in itself is an ancient practice found in some form or another [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2023-09-27T22:30:27+00:00September 25th, 2023|Christ-centered yoga, Christian Living, Spiritual growth|

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

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