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Big Announcement: I’m the New Leader of The Yoga Abbey, an Online Christian Yoga Membership! Big News… I am extremely humbled and honored to be the new leader of The Yoga Abbey! It's an online yoga membership for Christ-centered yoga, meditation, and contemplative prayer.  This story has been unfolding for months now and I am so thrilled to finally share this news with you.  Below, I tell you all about God's timing, true friendship, and how stepping out in faith landed me the role of leader in The Yoga [...]

How to Build Resilience Against Stress and Hardship (And What Hurricane Helene Taught Me) How do we build resilience in the face of life’s challenges? As a resident of Western North Carolina living in the wake of Hurricane Helene, resilience is a buzzword that has taken on a whole new meaning. I sit here a few weeks after the storm while schools are still closed and roads are washed away.  So many in my area are experiencing hardship - grieving the loss of a loved one, the loss of [...]

Is Yoga Religious? How to Align Your Yoga Practice and Christian Faith Is yoga religious? Should Christians practice yoga, or does it go against our faith? Yoga is an ancient practice that has gained popularity across the globe due to its many physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Despite growing popularity and research which proves its many benefits, some Christians are hesitant to practice yoga.  They wonder if yoga is inherently religious in nature and worry that it may conflict with their Christian faith. This blog explores the origins of [...]

What are the Physical Benefits of Yoga for Christians? In our modern, fast-paced society, the physical benefits of yoga are more important than ever. Chronic diseases, such as hypertension and heart disease are on the rise due to heightened chronic stress, anxiety, lack of physical activity, and inadequate sleep.  Yoga can be a powerful tool in counteracting the negative effects of a stressed-out lifestyle and in managing chronic diseases. As Christians, we are not immune to the effects of stress and should not miss out on the many Physical [...]

What are the Mental Health Benefits of Yoga for Christians? Do you feel like you’re living in a constant state of stress and wish you could find a Christ-centered spiritual practice that helped? Me too, and I firmly believe that yoga can be a powerful tool for followers of Christ.  Did you know that yoga can calm your nervous system and help improve your mental health? In today's fast-paced world, the Church desperately needs the MANY mental health benefits that yoga offers for Christians.  Through practices like deep breathing, [...]