List Books » Yoga for Christians: A Christ-Centered Approach to Physical and Spiritual Health through Yoga
Authors: Susan Bordenkircher
ISBN-13: 9780849912702, ISBN-10: 0849912709
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Date Published: April 2006
Edition: BK&DVD
When God gave Susan Bordenkircher the vision for her yoga-based Christian ministry, Outstretched in Worship, she truly believed she was stepping into uncharted territory. And while God has used her ministry as a pioneer of sorts in this movement, she was amazed to see the level of interest and involvement that already existed. She quickly learned that there are approximately 15 million people in this country practicing yoga, and fully 50-60 percent of them say they come from a church background. In fact, many churches, Christian retreats, and denominational conventions are incorporating yoga as one creative approach to cultivating a quiet, receptive spirit and deep prayer life.
After producing several top-selling Christ-centered yoga instructional videos, Susan now brings her unique form of exercise, stretching, and prayerful praise to a market eager for yoga that is centered around Christ and not eastern forms of meditation. She has even included a full-length instructional workout DVD for readers to follow along with!
Acknowledgments | vii | |
Introduction | ix | |
Part 1 | Foundation | |
Chapter 1 | Why "Christian Yoga"? | 1 |
Chapter 2 | Getting Started | 11 |
Chapter 3 | Connecting the Breath | 17 |
Part 2 | Postures | |
Chapter 4 | Getting Warm | 29 |
Chapter 5 | Finding Focus (Balance Postures) | 57 |
Chapter 6 | Drawing Strength (Standing Postures) | 73 |
Chapter 7 | Removing Barriers (Floor Postures) | 97 |
Part 3 | Stillness | |
Chapter 8 | Achieving Rest | 137 |
Chapter 9 | Hearing the Whisper | 149 |
Part 4 | Application | |
Chapter 10 | Creating a Flow (Linking the Postures) | 163 |
Chapter 11 | Involving Your Children | 181 |
Chapter 12 | Connecting with a Partner | 201 |
Chapter 13 | Finding the Reward | 221 |
Notes | 223 |