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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.

Jesus and Yoga

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 gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 1 Peter [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2023-06-09T22:48:01+00:00May 2nd, 2018|Christ-centered yoga, Featured|

Of Altars and Egos

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 that this yoga site had made a mistake and didn’t realize that my yoga deck was centered around the Christian faith. When I received the second [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2023-06-09T22:49:23+00:00March 2nd, 2018|Christ-centered yoga|

Namaste & Imago Dei

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. I have not glazed over the controversy that surrounds Christians practicing yoga. I have put my love of yoga on the altar of God for him [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2023-06-09T22:50:04+00:00January 24th, 2018|Christ-centered yoga, Yoga Philosophy|

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