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Comment on Should Christians Do Yoga? by Kirsten

Kirsten — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:58:22 +0000

When you know where your foundation is, yoga can be healing and can increase intimacy with the Creator. The passion in your heart and the certainty of what YOU believe is essential. When I do yoga, it is a moving prayer. Some of my most impacting spiritual moments have come as I have moved my body into postures that remind me of my dependency on Jesus and the necessity to direct all of my attention and affection toward Him.

Comment on failure… by Kirsten

Kirsten — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:52:31 +0000

…and I think of the times I have “failed” or experienced deep disappointment. When I allow healing to come and push through–increased strength and endurance follows–in the natural– and the supernatural! And, as you said–it never comes to me when I am alone. Thank you for this.

Comment on Strength… by Debbi Ladwig

Debbi Ladwig — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:43:55 +0000

Waiting. “Waiting” comes to mind. I’m not particularly fond of waiting. Waiting is hard. In my DoxaSoma practice, I’ll challenge myself to wait, taking a particular stance and holding it for 30 seconds, a minute, maybe more. And, like I said, waiting is hard. So, when I finally move, I breathe a sigh of relief. But, because I can hold a position even longer the next time I try it, I know that I am gaining strength.

Likewise, waiting for God to move is hard. When my husband left home, I took a stance to wait for his return. That was over 6-1/2 years ago. Waiting for him – waiting for God to make a way for him to come home – is hard. Really hard sometimes. But, because I’m holding to that position, I know that I am gaining strength – in my emotional health; in my ability to love God and others; in my prayer life. Both my resolve and my faith have been strengthened through the wait.

And… according to James, waiting is making me quite the character! “…[W]hen your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything” (James 1:3,4,NLT).

Waiting is hard. But I can attest to the benefits. And, when God finally moves, I expect to be ready. The first thing I’ll do is breathe a sigh of relief.

Comment on Should Christians Do Yoga? by Devon Phillips

Devon Phillips — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:19:41 +0000

I think there is a danger here in trying to separate the physical aspects of a thing from the spiritual. (You like to do that in the Western Hemisphere) The positions and chants of Yoga (Hindu devotion) are specifically purposed to worship Hindu gods, alter consciousness so as to enter a spiritual realm, or to achieve nirvana (complete detachment from the world, it’s pain and desires-nothingness) None of these ends are beneficial or even desirable for a Christian. As someone who is surrounded by Hinduism day by day, and has seen the spiritual confusion and destruction that Yoga has subtly carried out in unsuspecting non-Hindus, I recommend not engaging in it. You might have found some way of “disinfecting” the practice, of separating the spiritual implications from the physical actions, but why risk it when you have the perfectly worshipful DoxaSoma?

Comment on Should Christians Do Yoga? by Stephen McConnell

Stephen McConnell — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:08:29 +0000

I don’t see any problem with Christians doing Yoga. I practice Hatha Yoga and Kriya Yoga. The Hatha Yoga is for my body and Kryia Yoga is for my soul. If one reads the scriptures there are PLENTY of Yogic concepts in the Bible, as you have shown through DoxaSoma. I am glad that there is a practice like DoxaSoma that focuses on the Western Biblical tradition in the practice of “yoga”, whether it be Physical or Spiritual Yoga.

Meditation is prayer, prayer is meditation. We all worship the same God.

I am currently studying the New Testament in Aramaic and it lends a whole new facet of the Words of Jesus and has actually increased my faith in Jesus and God. My practice of Yoga has also done that.

It’s amazing to realize this and the true meaning of “Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God…. then all these things shall be given unto you.”

Comment on About by Karen Bogacz

Karen Bogacz — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:46:46 +0000

I live in northwest Illinois and would like to know if there is an event coming up that I may attend?

I too would love to see a calendar of events for 2008.

Thank you,

Karen
Hebrews 13:25

Comment on About by Angie Caldwell

Angie Caldwell — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:18:05 +0000

Angela,

I would love to know a calendar of events for 2008. Thank you for allowing God to work through you. You are bringing a little Heaven down to Earth. I am a 15 year certified AFAA instructor and currently teach dance step, kickboxing,mat-based pilates,and ballet. I look forward to the study of the Doxasoma instructor manual and any future DVDs. I live in North Mississippi and would love to participate in a class or workshop anywhere from Memphis to Birmingham.

God Bless,
Angie Caldwell

Comment on DoxaSoma Teacher Certification Training by Ellen Geuther

Ellen Geuther — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:24:39 +0000

Hi, I am interested in signing up for the training class. Could someone please contact me via email. I was wondering if it would be possible to get training before that date.
Thanks,
Ellen Geuther

Comment on Should Christians Do Yoga? by PC

PC — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:37:22 +0000

great Peter, way to advertise. lol

you know I don’t have an opinion on this, but I think it’s interesting that the marital arts have the same debates. There are “christian” martial arts that don’t involve the Asian religious aspects – because Christians were all upset over that.

I think avoiding anything that puts you in a position of worshipping another god or idol is good, but obviously you can do yoga’s physical movements without worshipping anything right? ;P

Comment on Should Christians Do Yoga? by peter jones

peter jones — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 10:43:38 +0000

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