Welcome to my Blog
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 Activate Chakras in the Human Body From a Christian Perspective
How to “Activate” Chakras in the Human Body From a Christian Perspective In previous blog posts, we've made an introduction to energy and chakras for beginners. We've explored various energy healing methods and considered how journeying through the chakras with Jesus might help Christians experience deeper healing and a more abundant living. In this blog post, we'll discuss how to “activate” chakras in the human body (hint... Christians cannot activate the power of God to heal) and then we will contemplate how chakra balancing might fit within the broader [...]
Which Chakra is Blocked: A Guide for Christians
Which Chakra is Blocked: A Guide for Christians As Christians, there are a variety of spiritual disciplines we can employ when seeking to cultivate a deeper, more fulfilling life in Christ. While traditional practices like prayer, fasting, and the study of scripture are vital to the Christian life, we may also find value in complementary practices from other traditions, such as yoga and meditation for chakra balancing. In this blog, we’ll explore how you can figure out which chakra is blocked and how to bring balance to your chakras [...]
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 beads. Holding the beads in my hands, admiring the colors, feeling the texture, sensing the warmth in the beads as I hold them in my hands. All of these things [...]
Prayer and Meditations for Lent
Prayers and Meditations for Lent Should you practice meditations for Lent? In the past several blog posts, we have explored meditation discussion topics like the power of intention-setting, how to meditate spiritually, and answering questions like, “What does the Bible say about meditation?” In this blog post, we will now shift our gaze to the more practical side of meditation. As the liturgical season of Lent draws near, it seems appropriate to consider how to weave short Lenten prayers into our days. Read on to learn more and for [...]
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 [...]
