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A
personal note -
Over the years
Yoga has been misinterpreted as a religion by some which is not
the case.
However because it
has been misunderstood, many people were
hesitant to become involved for a
variety of reasons
but
more
specifically
because they believed it
would be contraindicated by the Christian Church.
Some clients have
questioned
the meaning behind traditional Yoga and expressed discomfort with terms such as
chanting, pranayama (breathing), Namaste' (a respectful greeting), Shanti which means peace and even Om which is a universal sound or vibration.
Yahweh Yoga was established by Courtney Kutta and DeAnna Smothers who are both
experienced and registered Yoga Instructors in Chandler, AZ. They
committed themselves to designing a program that provides Yoga instruction with
a specific focus on the teachings of Christ.
In 2005 I
became a Certified Christian Yoga Teacher in their Teacher Training program.
It was my goal to better understand the concept behind Yahweh Yoga so that I can
help the clients I work with become comfortable with Yoga as a path to a healthy
lifestyle. Taking care of oneself, meditating on daily prayer and reading
scripture are important in one's spiritual growth. I firmly believe
that there is a strong body, mind and soul connection so that the health of one
certainly effects the health of the other. By incorporating Yahweh Yoga,
Your Yoga provides an opportunity to attend to one's
Spiritual needs while working on improving their overall physical wellbeing at
the same time.
Patti
For more information on Yahweh
Yoga and a wealth of Christian Yoga resources, click here to go to their website
at
http://yahwehyoga.com
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