Episode 107: What to Know About Yoga

Yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise for women. It’s said to help with everything from balance to blood pressure, so there’s no problem with it, right? Turns out, there is more than meets the eye. In this podcast Alexa Kramer shares the background of yoga that you won’t get in your average class. Listens will learn the worldview of yoga, the purpose of worship behind each pose, and the surprising history behind “ooomhm.” She and Amy then discuss whether or not “christian yoga” is possible and how to help your kids speak truth and grace.

If you’ve ever thought that yoga is just about stretching, you won’t want to miss this episode.

Main Points Covered

• Difference between yoga as an aspect of eastern religion vs what is done today.
• The history and worldview of yoga.
• How is the yoga done today? What do we see in the studios?
• What is “ooohm”?
• What are the purposes of the poses?
• Can you have Christian Yoga?
• How can we nurture a truth and grace approach with our kids?

People and Resources Mentioned

• Crash Course on Yoga
• ROARing through Yoga
• The Second Coming of the New Age - By Josh Peck & Steven Bancarz
• The Becket Cook Show on Yoga Podcast Episode

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