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Deep calls to deep… Get comfy and settle in as I share my thoughts and latest musings about being a seeker of Truth and a curious observer as a follower of Christ. I write about practicing yoga from a Christian perspective, which includes topics like breathwork, meditation, and prayers to boost both physical and spiritual health.
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 of deep relaxation. When reflecting on how to meditate spiritually as a Christian, it is wise to first explore if meditation is safe for Christians. This blog will dive into [...]
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 why Christians should meditate, give examples of meditation in the Bible, and discuss how to meditate as a follower of Christ. Should Christians Meditate? Before we answer the question, “Should [...]
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, unattainable goals, and the fear of failure can feel overwhelming. Could it be that New Year intention setting and the accompanying resolutions just don’t work? As I look through my [...]
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, we are reminded that “Advent is the season of readying ourselves for Jesus Christ to come into the world. Past….Present….and Future.” But how do we “ready ourselves” for Advent? As [...]
How to Manage Holiday Stressors With a Simple Yoga Practice
How to Manage Holiday Stressors With a Yoga Practice If it’s the most wonderful time of the year, then why do we often feel so anxious and overwhelmed? The simple reason… Christmas stress! Holiday stressors take a toll on our health and prevent us from fully enjoying the sweetness of the season. Learning healthy ways to cope with these stressors boosts immunity and improves your health mentally, emotionally, and physically. There are many strategies for managing stress like a healthy diet, proper rest, supportive community, and exercise. Yoga for [...]
How Christians Can Use Meditation For Stress Relief
How Christians Can Use Meditation For Stress Relief Did you know that as Christians, we can use meditation for stress relief and to draw closer to God? Meditation helps to calm our thoughts and ease our minds. From a practical sense, meditation is a tool that can help us to cultivate concentration and focus. From a spiritual sense as Christians, meditation can help us to set distractions aside, focus our gaze on Jesus, and awaken to the Presence of God. Keep reading to learn what does the Bible say [...]
