Christian Meditation & Prayer Blog Archives

What is Christian meditation and prayer? As Christians, how can we use contemplative practices to get still and slow down our busy lives? Additionally, how can prayer and meditation enrich our spiritual practices and deepen our worship?

The following blogs will explore these topics and offer wisdom for Christians seeking deeper spiritual experiences. We will explore topics such as the postures of prayer, praying with beads, and more.

Next, we will explore how Christian meditation and prayer can partner with other spiritual practices, such as yoga. As a Christ-follower and yoga teacher with over 25 years of experience, I have experienced how practicing “Christian” yoga can deepen one’s relationship with Christ.

If you are interested in learning new spiritual practices that will help you grow in your walk with Christ, these blogs are for you. I believe there is much wisdom to be learned from Christian meditation and prayer practices. One of the biggest benefits is the contemplative practice of slowing down and connecting with yourself and with the presence of God.

These blogs are for readers at every stage of their walk with Christ and/or yoga practice. Join me as we explore these contemplative practices together.

Want to dive deeper into Christian meditation and prayer? Check out my free guides and yoga resources here. I also offer on-demand online courses and seasonal signature courses. Check them out and join the waitlist for the next course here.

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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|

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|

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|

Praying with Beads for Lent: a Meditation for Week 5

In my first post, I gave a brief history of prayer beads and introduced the Protestant, or Anglican, Rosary. In this series, I will give a meditation and prayer to use with your Rosary each week during the Lenten season. Use this meditation beginning the fourth Sunday in Lent. Anglican Rosary Praying with beads: A Practice for Lent- Week Print prayer here:5 Sunday of Lent- [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2023-06-09T23:11:12+00:00March 28th, 2020|Liturgical year, Meditation & Prayer, Spiritual growth|

Praying with Beads for Lent: a Meditation for Week 4

In my first post, I gave a brief history of prayer beads and introduced the Protestant, or Anglican, Rosary. In this series, I will give a meditation and prayer to use with your Rosary each week during the Lenten season. Use this meditation beginning the fourth Sunday in Lent.Praying with beads: A Practice for Lent- Week 4Print prayer here:4 Sunday of Lent- Psalm 121 [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2023-06-09T23:12:03+00:00March 21st, 2020|Liturgical year, Meditation & Prayer, Spiritual growth|

Praying with Beads for Lent: a Meditation for Week 3

In my first post, I gave a brief history of prayer beads and introduced the Protestant, or Anglican, Rosary. In this series, I will give a meditation and prayer to use with your Rosary each week during the Lenten season. Use this meditation beginning the third Sunday in Lent.Praying with beads: A Practice for Lent- Week 3Print out prayer here: 3 Sunday of Lent- [...]

By Kelly McLellan|2023-06-09T23:12:42+00:00March 14th, 2020|Liturgical year, Meditation & Prayer, Spiritual growth|

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