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Language of the Heart: Replacing a beloved Sanskrit Chant
Molly describes how she approached chanting in her personal practice. It’s an example of one of many decisions we make when practicing yoga with an intention of deepening our faith in Christ while upholding the spiritual roots of yoga.
Yoga Vespers Webinar, Part 3
Our final installment of our three part series on Christian Prayer can be found here.
Yoga Vespers Webinar, Part 2
Catch up on week 2 of our webinar series.
Yoga Vespers Webinar, Part 1
In case you missed the live event, catch up on part 1 of our 3 part Yoga Vespers series here, and signup to participate live next week.
Reading Aloud as a Daily Practice
Dana Moore offers ways for fellow Christians to replace quiet, internal reading with reading aloud in a rhythmic way, like sacred chanting.
What is the meaning of "OM"
OM is not a chant to be used lightly, or simply because it’s “cool” or “what people do” in yoga classes. Here’s how to approach this chant with respect for its origins and tradition.
The Invocation: An Interview with Dayna Gelinas
Dayna shares how she created her own invocation to Jesus to use at the beginning of all her yoga classes. We’ve included a video of her chant.
Sanskrit Chants: Are these OK for Christians?
Christians have been initiated in baptism into the body of Christ, into the love-energies of God revealed as Jesus-Emmanuel (God-with-us). So my counsel would be: Chant those names. Intensify those divine energies within you.
Introduction to Sacred Chanting with Cynthia Bourgeault.
In these videos, Cynthia Bourgeault discusses sacred chanting.
Chanting Resources
Resources to help you get started chanting.