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The Gift of Peace: Embracing the Birth of Christ through Movement and Stillness, A Christian Yoga Class Outline for Christmas

2024-12-03T22:40:13+00:00

  The Gift of Peace: Embracing the Birth of Christ through Movement and Stillness, A Christian Yoga Class Outline for Christmas The Christian elements woven through the practice of this Christmas yoga class will help one align physical movements with spiritual reflection, making this a meditative and meaningful experience as one focuses on the reason for Christmas. This class integrates Christian elements (scripture, prayer, meditation, etc.) and yoga techniques (postures, breathwork, etc.) to connect the body, mind, and spirit, focusing on peace, joy, and gratitude, inspired by the birth of Jesus. Throughout the class, you'll be encouraged to move with grace [...]

The Gift of Peace: Embracing the Birth of Christ through Movement and Stillness, A Christian Yoga Class Outline for Christmas2024-12-03T22:40:13+00:00

Managing Anxiety Through Faith, Finding Peace Through Christian Yoga

2024-12-03T21:18:19+00:00

Managing Anxiety Through Faith, Finding Peace Through Christian Yoga Anxiety is a common struggle in today’s fast-paced world, leaving many feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. As Christians, we are reminded in Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Christian yoga offers a unique way to embody this scripture, combining physical movement, breathwork, and prayer to help manage anxiety and draw closer to God. Meditation on God’s [...]

Managing Anxiety Through Faith, Finding Peace Through Christian Yoga2024-12-03T21:18:19+00:00

The Giants Are Falling It is Finished by Nate Johnston

2024-10-02T20:56:51+00:00

The Giants Are Falling—It Is Finished! A few nights ago, I had a powerful dream. In the dream, I was laying on the ground, feeling completely exhausted and battered, as if I had been in a battle for years with no victory in sight. Suddenly, I saw a sword coming down over the head of a giant that had been standing in my way—and with one swift move, it took off the giant’s head. As this happened, I heard the words, “IT IS FINISHED!” In that moment, I felt an overwhelming sense of relief. The battle that I had been fighting for [...]

The Giants Are Falling It is Finished by Nate Johnston2024-10-02T20:56:51+00:00

Mystical Hope

2024-01-01T21:37:19+00:00

People get excited about the new year. I get it. Who of us does not look forward with expectation and hope. Maybe last year wasn’t great. Even if it was wonderful, the human spirit is drawn to what a new year promises.  I have never been one to make new year resolutions. I want the zero to sixty-five race to longer days and warmer weather. January through March is a hard time for me. The bleakness of days, and cold snaps mixed with warm weather fronts, at least on the East Coast, is annoying. So, this [...]

Mystical Hope2024-01-01T21:37:19+00:00

Vata Grounding Autumnal Butternut Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl

2023-09-27T01:51:18+00:00

Autumnal Butternut Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl Autumn is the Vata time of year, enjoy this deliciously grounding meal. Pitta suggestion: Use less of or omit cinnamon. Kapha suggestion: Double buckwheat, may omit oats. 3 cups water 1/2 cup buckwheat groats (can substitute brown rice) 1/2 cup steel cut oats 1 cup butternut squash, cubed 1/4 cup craisins 1 teaspoon coconut oil, melted 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt Unsweetened soy milk or plant-based milk of choice Maple syrup Combine the first 8 ingredients in a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and cover, simmering for 30 [...]

Vata Grounding Autumnal Butternut Buckwheat Breakfast Bowl2023-09-27T01:51:18+00:00

Frequently Asked Questions from a Pioneer in Christian Yoga

2023-08-31T17:16:26+00:00

Dayna is the founder of New Day Yoga, A 20-year-old Christian Yoga School out of Kennesaw, GA. She is a registered Master Trainer and School with Christian Yoga Association (R-CYAMT, R-CYAS) a yoga trainer with yoga Alliance (E-RYT) and leader of Yoga for the Christian Woman. Whether it is at one of her trainings, her group Yoga for the Christian Women, or any of her classes, you can expect: Physical Postures: To align bones and balance muscles of the feet, legs, pelvis, torso, shoulders, arms, hands, neck, and head. Breathing Techniques: To strengthen and increase lung capacity, [...]

Frequently Asked Questions from a Pioneer in Christian Yoga2023-08-31T17:16:26+00:00

My Journey with God and Yoga

2023-02-17T21:40:17+00:00

My Journey with God and Yoga, Part I On a cold January morning with the snow on the ground, I woke up in the hotel close to where I’m working this week. I work all over the UK and Eire so this is just another hotel room wake-up. I stretched my toes to the end of the bed, tensed my legs, hips, stomach, arms and gritted my teeth for about five seconds before relaxing back on my bed.  I focused upon my body touching the surface beneath me and performed a body scan, top of my head to the bottom of [...]

My Journey with God and Yoga2023-02-17T21:40:17+00:00

The Rocks Cry Out

2022-09-12T18:02:09+00:00

Who is the True God except the Eternal? Who stands like a rock except our God? The True God who encircled me with strength and made my pathway straight. Psalm 18:31-32   Excerpt from The Rocks Cry Out by Jody Thomae, available on Amazon: "When the Pharisees told Jesus to make his disciples stop crying out in worship as he entered Jerusalem on a donkey, he replied, “I tell you, if these [worshipers] were silent, the very stones would cry out” (Luke 19:40). He was possibly referencing a passage in Habakkuk 2:11 that says that the stones in the wall and the rafters in [...]

The Rocks Cry Out2022-09-12T18:02:09+00:00

Our Favorite Yoga Mats

2023-10-21T23:31:44+00:00

#1 Manduka Pro Series Christian Yoga Association’s Favorite Yoga Mats by Michelle A. Thielen, Registered CYA Therapist, R-CYATH One of the most frequently asked questions of yoga teachers is, “What is your favorite mat?” Because we often communicate with the greatest yogis in the world, we wanted to share their favorites directly with you.  We took a poll among the Christian Yoga Association community, and here is what we found to be the favorites among our Christian yogis. #1 Manduka Pro Series Manduka Pro had the highest votes in our poll [...]

Our Favorite Yoga Mats2023-10-21T23:31:44+00:00

10 Tips For Creating Your Best Playlists

2022-08-23T23:07:14+00:00

10 Tips For Creating Your Best Playlists By Kristen Campbell, with ChristiansDoYoga.com  Click on the image to get your {free} PDF Download of this article. Music has a way of reaching our souls like nothing else can. I get feedback all the time from my students about how they love my playlists! Honestly, building playlists is one of my favorite things to do. Sometimes I even build the playlist before I set the intentions for the class! It used to take me a really long time to build playlists; I didn’t have a method to the madness. But now I’ve got [...]

10 Tips For Creating Your Best Playlists2022-08-23T23:07:14+00:00
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