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Authors: Susan Bordenkircher
ISBN-13: 9780849912702, ISBN-10: 0849912709
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Date Published: April 2006
Edition: BK&DVD

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Author Biography: Susan Bordenkircher

Book Synopsis

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!

Table of Contents

Acknowledgmentsvii
Introductionix
Part 1Foundation
Chapter 1Why "Christian Yoga"?1
Chapter 2Getting Started11
Chapter 3Connecting the Breath17
Part 2Postures
Chapter 4Getting Warm29
Chapter 5Finding Focus (Balance Postures)57
Chapter 6Drawing Strength (Standing Postures)73
Chapter 7Removing Barriers (Floor Postures)97
Part 3Stillness
Chapter 8Achieving Rest137
Chapter 9Hearing the Whisper149
Part 4Application
Chapter 10Creating a Flow (Linking the Postures)163
Chapter 11Involving Your Children181
Chapter 12Connecting with a Partner201
Chapter 13Finding the Reward221
Notes223

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