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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 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 [...]
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 [...]
