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Lent and Yoga: What Christianity’s Time of Conversion Can Mean for Yogis

by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a Comment

For Christians, Lent is traditionally a time to fast and repent. It’s a time to make a conscious effort to put aside obstacles to our relationship with God. If you’re Christian, or if you know Christians, you may associate Lent with giving up chocolate or alcohol, for example. For yogis who are also Christian, there … [Read more…]

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Yoga and Christianity: Be Still and Know the Presence of God

by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a Comment
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Since I started practicing yoga decades ago, I’ve had lots of discussions with folks brought up in the Christian faith who are curious but skeptical about the practice. For me there’s no reason to separate Christianity and yoga, but I understand some of the hesitation I’ve encountered. For whatever reason, some people believe yoga is … [Read more…]

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Saint Ignatius of Loyola: Christianity’s Yogi and the Law of Non-attachment

by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a Comment
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As a devoted yogi with strong Christian roots, I’ve been scolded more than once for practicing yoga. Happily, I’ve found far more support than not among Christians. That’s good, because it turns out there are many yogis in Church history! Of course, they’re rarely identified as such and probably would not have thought of themselves … [Read more…]

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