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Should Christians Do Yoga? The Physical Benefits of Yoga If you are one of the millions of people who practice yoga, then you probably have experienced some of the numerous physical benefits that the practice offers and have already answered yes to the question, Should Christians do yoga?  In a modern postural yoga practice, the body is invited into different stretches, bends, and twists while maintaining a meditative and relaxed manner. This practice serves to strengthen and stretch muscles in the body while balancing the nervous system and stabilizing [...]

What is the truth about yoga for Christians? Whether you're brand new to yoga or you have a steady, established practice, you've probably heard many common yoga myths and misconceptions that surround the practice of yoga. Maybe you even believe some of them to be true! As we enter into the new year, I thought it would be a good time to explore and debunk three of the most common myths of yoga and share the real truth about yoga for both newbies and seasoned practitioners. Yoga myth 1: [...]

Christianity and Yoga: Can Christians Practice Yoga Part II In 7 Biblical truths about yoga and Christianity (part I) we explored the first four Biblical principles that helped me to answer the question, Can Christians practice yoga?   As I mentioned before, it is not my intention to convince you to share my conviction. Here, I simply share my research about Christianity and yoga and my experience as a yoga teacher who is also a follower of Christ. I encourage you to seek God’s Word and godly counsel on [...]

Can Christians Practice Yoga? 7 Biblical Truths to Help you Answer this Question (Part I) This is a follow-up to my previous post, Can Christians practice yoga? A Christian yoga teacher's exploration of this question. It is not my intention to convince you to share my conviction. Here, I simply share my research and my experience as a yoga teacher who is also a follower of Christ. I encourage you to seek God’s Word and godly counsel on the subject of practicing yoga as a Christian. While not an [...]

Can Christians Practice Yoga? A Christian Yoga Teacher's Perspective Interested in learning about yoga & Christianity? Getting Still Studies offers Christian yoga teacher training and online courses on yoga, meditation, and prayer from a Christian perspective. Choose your course now or download your free guide, Can Christians practice yoga? with 7 Biblical Truths to help you answer this question. The problem of Christians practicing yoga The question, "can Christians practice yoga?" is controversial with arguments from both the Christian and Hindu perspectives. As a yoga teacher who is also [...]

What is yoga? What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of yoga?  Most likely you imagined a gymnast performing pretzel-like postures on a mat. You may even have thought that you can’t “do” yoga or that you aren’t “good” at yoga because you aren’t flexible enough to enjoy the practice. What if I told you that yoga is meant to be a spiritual discipline, not merely a form of physical exercise?  It’s true! When we approach yoga as just another form of physical [...]