Category Archives: spiritual practice

The Truth About Christian Yoga

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Whollyyoga

As Yoga has grown, outside of India, so have the many contemporary styles. Among the contemporary styles is Christian Yoga. Just mentioning the words, Christian and Yoga in the same phrase, could start a controversy, depending upon who is listening. Continue reading →

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Christ-centered yoga program starts here

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Whollyyoga

Holy Yoga, a discipline of Christ-centered yoga classes and teacher training programs, began offering classes in Athens last week.  Holy Yoga now offers a gentle class and level 1-2 class Tuesdays and Thursdays at Athens Power Yoga, 750 N. Chase … Continue reading →

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Straight to the core

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Whollyyoga

Last week I was talking to a gospel singer who was asking me about attending a yoga class. She said, “I need to work on my core. Everything starts with the core.” That is true in yoga and in life. … Continue reading →

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this weeks intention -everything old is new again

Posted on January 3, 2010 by Whollyyoga

Our intention for our yoga practice at Wholly Yoga this first full week of the new year is, everything old is new again. Sometimes in life and in our yoga practice we can get stuck in the past attached to … Continue reading →

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Tri-County Times > Living > YOGA – Strong body, healthy mind

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Whollyyoga

Perhaps the most sought-after benefit of yoga is its ability to calm the mind, according to Barnes. “Yet, at the same time, there is no conflict with your religious convictions,” she said. “Yoga actually strengthens your beliefs.” That’s a common … Continue reading →

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Postbulletin.com: Rochester, MN

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Whollyyoga

The act of breathing can be a simple at-home step to see if you might want to start practicing yoga. “Breathing is a big component of yoga, and the more we focus on our breath the more we relax,” said … Continue reading →

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Keeping up with the yogis: Fitness: Self.com

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Whollyyoga

My theory is that our culture has gotten so cutthroat that even spirituality has become competitive. And because many of us don’t belong to a tight-knit religious community, yoga has become a substitute for spirituality, a word thrown around like … Continue reading →

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Intention for this weeks practice Moving meditation

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Whollyyoga

Moving Meditation: Devote yourself to prayer, being watchful & Then practicing the postures can be a moving prayer or meditation. We can take this off the mat and into our lives living every moment,every breath as a moving meditation. Continue reading →

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Religion & Spirituality: The Christian Theological Struggle with Yoga

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Whollyyoga

Long associated with mysticism and Eastern religions in particular, yoga is denounced by some who claim it promotes pantheism and worship of self.” An 1962 yoga book called “An Invitation to Christian Yoga,” included, “sketches and written instructions for 25 yoga postures; Continue reading →

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Nurturing the Interior Life Hope is an art

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Whollyyoga

True art requires inspiration, vision, practice, imagination, and patience. Continue reading →

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