Tag Archives: yoga

equanimity – Peace in troubled times

Posted on December 3, 2008 by andre

 Our tradition celebrates the season of Advent a time of waiting and anticipation of Christmas. One of the themes during the four weeks is peace. The Bible describes peace as not just the absence of conflict but balance (equanimity) in … Continue reading →

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Is yoga a religion?

Posted on September 24, 2008 by andre

Here is audio of a panel discussion on the subject from Yoga journal

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yoga as spiritual practice

Posted on September 16, 2008 by andre

OK I have decided to blog at least once a week about yoga. These posts will be either reflections on yoga as a spiritual practice or info about what I am experiencing in my yoga practice and teaching. So here goes. I … Continue reading →

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yoga teacher training

Posted on April 2, 2008 by andre

So early last month I completed the training for yoga teacher certification at the Holy Yoga teacher training retreat (check out pictures) It was an awesome experience meeting and working with people of faith who are doing authentic yoga as … Continue reading →

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yoga and Christianity don’t mix?

Posted on October 30, 2007 by andre

So for about three to four years (intentionally for about the last two years) now I have been practicing yoga. I got into it because I was looking for something to help with my chronic back pain (caused by my … Continue reading →

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For Christians Only

Posted on March 30, 2006 by andre

Have you noticed that every time something get particularly popular in the culture Christians feel compelled to create a Christian version of it. I’ve been regularly doing yoga for a about year now the practice of yoga has been growing … Continue reading →

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