We envision a time when, through the deep transformative power of Christ, Christians practicing yoga and contemplative prayer make a significant contribution to healing the divides in our lives and in our world.

We are a non-profit organization that values and honors the intersections of yoga philosophy and Christian theology. Through study, embodied spiritual practices and spiritual friendship, CPY answers the longing of Christ-centered people to grow towards a contemplative life.

Christians Practicing Yoga is dedicated to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all that is reflective of the unconditional love of Jesus Christ and the yogic philosophy of non-violence (ahimsa).

Every member on our team and in our community enriches our understanding of God’s love for humanity by exposing us to a broad diversity of ways to understand and engage with the world and each other; to identify and overcome challenges; and to grow in our understanding of God and self.

Since its founding in 2001, CPY has been an ecumenical community, which promotes unity among different Christian traditions. Through CPY, I’ve encountered Christians from a broad range of traditions: Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Orthodox, Presbyterian, United Church, Church of the Savior, and a variety of Free Church traditions. We are also in dialogue with other world religions and religious texts, including the Hindu faith and Yoga scriptures.