Explore our Writers’ Perspectives
Why Retreat?
Are you curious what our retreats are like?
Who Set Up Mom’s Nativity Like That?
This Christmas and Epiphany season, don’t worry about being in the perfect place, having the perfect gift or if the gathering is just right. Turn your back on all of it.
My Meditation Journey and What I Found Along the Way
This story describes Connie’s personal journey as a meditator, a journey that has been inspired by wise and holy guides. Her most recent influence being centering prayer and Father Thomas Keating’s book Open Mind, Open Heart.
Neurobiology, Grace and Compassion: How They Work Together
Have you ever wondered about the connection between our brains and our bodies? Barbara writes about neurobiology, grace, and compassion.
My First Yoga Experience by CPY Blog Community (Part II)
Enjoy this sampling of writing that came right out of one of our blog community meetings.
My First Yoga Experience - Part I of II by CPY Blog writing team
Enjoy this sampling of writing that came right out of one of our blog community meetings.
What About Yoga?
One day during a doctor’s visit, my physician listened to my woes about my anxiety and chronic pain. And as if he were at the end of his idea list (I had tried it all), he paused and said, “What about yoga?”
Kaivalya and Freedom in Christ
Kelly explores the connections between the concept of freedom found in The Yoga Sutras and The Bible.
A Brief Introduction to the History of the Chakras
Chakras are a hot button topic in many yoga communities, but sometimes they can feel a little too abstract and esoteric. Below is an introduction to the chakras to inform your yoga studies.
Yoga as Embodied Prayer
Because of all the commercial focus we give to Christmas, some people lose sight of the fact that Easter Sunday is the most important day in the Christian calendar.
Black History Month Recommended Reading List
Joanne Wohlmuth share resources for Black History Month.
The Crash of the Charismatic and the Aging Contemplative
Doreen and Jennifer chronicle their first meeting at CPY’s 8th biennial teacher’s retreat, held in 2016. By this time, the network of Christians who practiced and taught yoga had grown substantially, and the needs of this community were changing. We just didn’t know it yet.
Unity in Diversity: Yoga’s gift to the Ecumenical Community
I believe it is a rare privilege to experience spiritual friendship with people who hold different worldviews. This privilege demands we put the doctrine, dogma and creeds that hold together our own unique identity into its proper place. I don’t know how it would be possible to do this without yoga and meditation.
The Epiphany: A Faith-Summons to a Mystery
Epiphany – the familiar story of the wise men’s visit to the infant Jesus in Matthew 2:1-12 – is one of those. Matthew’s story of that visit is as interesting for what it doesn't say, as much as for what it does say.
Advent Faith and Festival
The Advent season is full of rituals. The Advent wreath and lighting of candles. The Christmas tree. House lights and ornaments. Shopping for gifts. Sending Christmas cards. Singing carols. Making special cookies and breads.