Christ-centered yoga
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 yoga 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 resource section. All my free yoga resources are here.
Additionally, you can explore our online studies and courses to dive deeper into the subject of Christian yoga. Find them here.
Interested in yoga teacher training from a Christian perspective? Check out our yoga teacher training offerings here.
February 17, 2022
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 [...]
January 11, 2022
What is yoga? What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of yoga? Most likely you imagined a gymnast performing pretzel-like postures on a mat. You may even have [...]
October 24, 2021
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. [...]
April 24, 2020
What if we approached the Coronavirus, like we approach any challenging posture that we attempt on our yoga mats, with a spirit of inquiry? Is it possible that if we move into this unprecedented time [...]
January 15, 2019
Want to learn more about Christianity and chakras? Get your FREE Jesus and chakras tool-kit sent straight to your inbox. Sign up here.What do the practice of yoga, ajna chakra, and the season of Epiphany have in common?The [...]
December 9, 2018
In last week's post, Advent, Yoga, & Maya, we considered how the practice of yoga helps to draw back the veil of Maya, allowing us to see the world more clearly, perceiving the whole [...]
December 2, 2018
Advent is a time of new beginnings. Not only does Advent mark the beginning of the liturgical year in the Church, but Advent, for me, also marks the beginning of my journey of teaching [...]
October 23, 2018
Finally, the season of Advent is coming to a close and the Christmas season is around the corner. Over the past four weeks, we have explored how the practice of yoga can help draw [...]
June 20, 2018
Dear India, I would like to thank you for gifting the world with the beautiful practice of yoga. I would like to apologize for all of the ways that Christians (including myself), have intentionally [...]
May 2, 2018
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with [...]
March 2, 2018
Not long ago, I was approached by popular yoga website and asked if I would like to have them review my Postures of Prayer yoga card deck. Initially, I shrugged it off and figured [...]
January 24, 2018
As a follower of Christ, I have spent much time in study and prayer over my yoga practice. I have sought the counsel of my pastor, my elders, my accountability group, and my husband. [...]
