Christ-centered yoga Blog Archives

What is Christ-centered yoga, or “Christian” yoga?

Yoga is a spiritual practice, a discipline, and a way of life. Christ-centered yoga is a state of being yoked, connected, and united to God through Jesus. The path of yoga is an ancient system of gathering ourselves fully: body, mind, spirit, and soul in order to be fully attentive and present with God!

Here we learn about the path of yoga from a Christian perspective. Additionally, we consider how the practice can help Christians experience peace and awaken to the presence of God.

Many Christians wonder if practicing yoga is spiritually safe. The following blogs will dive into the controversy, myths, and truth about yoga. As a yoga teacher with 25 years of experience and a Christ-follower, I believe that yoga can greatly benefit the Christian lifestyle.

Our Christ-centered yoga blogs explore the following topics: postures of prayer, whether or not Christians should practice yoga, the benefits of yoga for Christians, practicing yoga during the Lent season, “Christian” yoga for kids, and more.

If you have more questions about whether or not it is spiritually safe for Christians to practice yoga and how yoga can help Christians be transformed to look more like Jesus, check out my free training tools, such as my Jesus and Yoga guide. All my free yoga resources are here.

Additionally, you can check out my seasonal courses to go deeper into the subject of “Christian” yoga. My on-demand and seasonal courses are here.

Interested in yoga teacher training from a Christian perspective? Check out my speaking, mentoring, and yoga teacher training offerings here.

The 7 Chakras in the Human Body and Their Significance for Christians

The 7 Chakras in the Human Body and Their Significance for Christians In recent years, the concept of chakras has gained popularity as more people seek a holistic approach to health. Finding their roots in the East, chakras are energy centers within the body that correspond to different aspects of our being physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. While this [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2024-03-26T16:43:33+00:00April 8th, 2024|Christ-centered yoga|

Which Chakra is Blocked: A Guide for Christians

Which Chakra is Blocked: A Guide for Christians As Christians, there are a variety of spiritual disciplines we can employ when seeking to cultivate a deeper, more fulfilling life in Christ. While traditional practices like prayer, fasting, and the study of scripture are vital to the Christian life, we may also find value in complementary practices from other traditions, [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2024-03-20T20:55:20+00:00March 25th, 2024|Christ-centered yoga, Energy and Chakras|

Prayer and Meditations for Lent

Prayers and Meditations for Lent Should you practice meditations for Lent? In the past several blog posts, we have explored meditation discussion topics like the power of intention-setting, how to meditate spiritually, and answering questions like, “What does the Bible say about meditation?” In this blog post, we will now shift our gaze to the more practical side of [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2024-02-29T18:39:02+00:00February 5th, 2024|Christ-centered yoga|

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|

What is Breathwork? 3 Breathwork Practices to Calm Stress for Beginners

What is Breathwork? 3 Breathwork Practices to Calm Stress for Beginners Are you curious about what breathwork is and how you can use the practice to calm stress? Breathwork is an umbrella term used to refer to various breathing exercises and practices. Breathwork techniques can vary widely in their approaches and goals, but they all focus on manipulating the [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2024-02-01T20:40:08+00:00November 7th, 2023|Christ-centered yoga, Meditation & Prayer, Yoga Philosophy|

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|

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