Yoga’s been shown to be good for the mind and body. Now, devout Christians are making yoga good for their souls, too. In order to feel comfortable taking to the mats, churchgoers have had to make the ...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Chakras. The “third eye.” Sanskrit chanting. “Om.” These staples of many yoga classes are a turnoff to some Christians. But a Palm Beach County, Fla., class, combining yoga and ...
Reading Lois K. Solomon’s article about “Christian yoga,” I couldn’t help but be struck by the xenophobia and fear expressed [“Yoga — With Bible Verses,” May 10]. Yoga has its roots, traditions and ...
Yoga is everywhere these days. From morning sun salutations on YouTube to high-end retreats in Bali, it’s become the go-to remedy for stress, tight hamstrings, and busy brains. For most people, it’s ...
Tuesday, June 21, will mark the eighth International Day of Yoga. This day offers an opportunity to reflect on some of the last year's public debates around yoga in the U.S., many of which hinge on ...
Americans love their yoga. The groups most likely to participate are women (20 percent), adults aged 18-44 (18 percent)—though kids practice too (8 percent)—and non-Hispanic whites (17 percent). What ...
Because nothing’s more relaxing than an ideological debate, consider this during your next downward dog: are yoga and Christianity compatible? Matthew Lee Anderson of Christianity Today summarizes the ...