Kelly McLellan, CPY Writing Community 7/2/23 Kelly McLellan, CPY Writing Community 7/2/23

Kaivalya and Freedom in Christ

Kelly explores the connections between the concept of freedom found in The Yoga Sutras and The Bible.

Allyson Huval 5/24/23 Allyson Huval 5/24/23

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.

Fr. Tom Ryan 4/3/23 Fr. Tom Ryan 4/3/23

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.

Rev. Canon Kevin Flynn 7/5/22 Rev. Canon Kevin Flynn 7/5/22

A Bibliography for Christians Practicing Yoga

Kevin complied this list below as a starting bibliography of everything needed to help you go deeper into yoga as Christian.

Allyson Huval 6/21/22 Allyson Huval 6/21/22

The Complicated History of International Yoga Day

Allyson reflects on her ambivalent feelings toward the infamous International Yoga Day.

Amy Secrist 5/7/22 Amy Secrist 5/7/22

The Divine Feminine & Divine Flow

In this post, Amy explores what it means to adhere to the divine flow of the Divine feminine.

Molly Metzger, CPY Writing Community 4/17/22 Molly Metzger, CPY Writing Community 4/17/22

Course review: The Yoga Sutras Through the Lens of Christ

Molly shares her opportunity to take the online course “The Yoga Sutra Through the Lens of Christ” offered by Kelly McLellan, founder of Getting Still and creator of Getting Still Studies.

Rachel Allen 11/17/21 Rachel Allen 11/17/21

Seeking Connection: A 15 minute Three Point Awareness Practice

This three point meditation practice is a reminder to orient ourselves towards right relationships in various aspects of our being human.

Renee Aukeman Prymus 10/17/21 Renee Aukeman Prymus 10/17/21

Where does yoga come from? A book review on Yoga Body by Mark Singleton

One of the common fears of Christians is this: if I do these poses, will I be worshipping Hindu gods? Singleton’s research provided in Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice would say, “no.”

Rev. Ani Vidrine 9/20/21 Rev. Ani Vidrine 9/20/21

Yoga as Christian Spiritual Practice Parts 3 & 4

Ani Vidrine beautifully weaves vedic scripture and writings from several Christian mystics.

Rev. Ani Vidrine 9/7/21 Rev. Ani Vidrine 9/7/21

Yoga as Christian Spiritual Practice Parts 1 & 2

Ani Vidrine beautifully weaves vedic scripture and writings from several Christian mystics.

Allyson Huval 7/26/21 Allyson Huval 7/26/21

Breathing Life, Shimmering Sound

Yoga taught Allyson how to breathe with purpose.

Molly Metzger, CPY Writing Community 7/6/21 Molly Metzger, CPY Writing Community 7/6/21

Seeking Christ through Yoga

While Christianity holds beliefs of the nature of Christ at its center, yoga holds an understanding of the nature of the seeker at its core. If the intention is to seek Christ, yoga gently turns the lost towards the sound of a trustworthy caretaker.