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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.

Walking in Christ’s freedom: Jesus, yoga, & the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Yoga and Pantanjali’s path of freedom Yoga is more than a type of exercise, stretching, and posture. Yoga is a state of being and a way of living. The ancient teachings of yoga are meant to inform our minds, instruct our hearts, and enhance our spiritual growth. The ancient text, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, made up of a [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2024-11-08T21:18:35+00:00June 27th, 2023|Christ-centered yoga, Spiritual growth, Yoga Philosophy|

Breath, Spirit, & Pranayama for Christians

What is Pranayama? What is Pranayama, and more specifically, what does Pranayama for Christians look like? Pranayama is one of the eight-limbs of yoga and a basic pillar of any true yoga practice. The practice of pranayama consists of controlling or expanding the breath, which is considered the vehicle of our “prana” or vital life energy. The breath-work exercises [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2023-08-17T20:05:25+00:00June 5th, 2023|Christ-centered yoga, Energy and Chakras|

Embodying the Christian faith: a look at postures of prayer

Postures of Prayer, Embodiment & the Christian faith How can the postures of prayer benefit your spiritual life? What embodiment practices do you have as a follower of Christ? The Christian faith places a high value on the human body, perhaps more than any other religion. But what are the sacred practices of embodiment? In his book, Reclaiming the [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2023-08-06T17:53:40+00:00May 9th, 2023|Christ-centered yoga, Meditation & Prayer|

Yoga for Kids: 3 tips for teaching Christ-centered yoga

Teaching yoga to kidsWhen I was first asked to develop a yoga curriculum for a local Christian summer camp, I was hesitant at best. Though I had been teaching yoga to adults for many years, I wondered how I could effectively share this powerful spiritual practice with a group of rambunctious kids? I didn’t want to teach yoga as merely [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2023-06-09T22:56:38+00:00April 10th, 2023|Christ-centered yoga, Featured|

Meeting Jesus in the Wilderness with yoga for Lent

What is Lent? What is lent, and what does meeting Jesus in the wilderness through yoga mean? Lent is a liturgical season on the Christian Church calendar designed to prepare our hearts and minds to better appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. It is a 40-day period of fasting, self-examination, and preparation leading up to the observance [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2024-11-08T21:19:45+00:00March 12th, 2023|Christ-centered yoga, Liturgical year, Spiritual growth|

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

Spiritual benefits of yoga for Christians Are there spiritual benefits of yoga for Christians, or is practicing yoga spiritually unsafe for Christ-followers? Yoga is meant to be a spiritual practice and cultivates awareness of our spiritual nature. Traditional yoga practices consisted of solely breath and meditation practices with the intention of encountering the presence of God. The popularity of [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2024-11-08T21:21:34+00:00January 30th, 2023|Christ-centered yoga, Spiritual growth|

Should Christians “do” yoga? Mental & emotional benefits of yoga for Christians

Mental and emotional benefits of yoga for Christians In my previous blog post, we discussed the numerous physical benefits of yoga practice. Did you know that there are mental & emotional benefits of yoga too? Yoga is a helpful tool for navigating stress, tension, anxiety, and depression. Some of the most powerful mental benefits of yoga include its ability [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2024-11-08T21:23:07+00:00January 17th, 2023|Christ-centered yoga|

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

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