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Postures of the Heart: Approaching Life with a Spirit of Inquiry
Asana/Postural Yoga, Meditation/Contemplation, Stories Kelly McLellan, CPY Writing Community Asana/Postural Yoga, Meditation/Contemplation, Stories Kelly McLellan, CPY Writing Community

Postures of the Heart: Approaching Life with a Spirit of Inquiry

How can our yoga practice serve us during the Coronavirus? Is it possible that if we move into this unprecedented time in our lives with curious observations and teachable hearts, that there might be the potential for tremendous healing in the midst of a pandemic?

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Christians Practicing Yoga through Thomas Merton

Christians Practicing Yoga through Thomas Merton

This is an introduction to Merton and his influence on Christians who practice yoga today. This post will be followed by three others that dive deeper into Merton’s impact on Christians practicing through mysticism, contemplative prayer, and interreligious dialogue.

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Praying with Beads for Lent: A Meditation for Ash Wednesday
Liturgical Practice, Meditation/Contemplation, Seasonal Kelly McLellan, CPY Writing Community Liturgical Practice, Meditation/Contemplation, Seasonal Kelly McLellan, CPY Writing Community

Praying with Beads for Lent: A Meditation for Ash Wednesday

The practice of pausing on each knot or bead during prayer helps us to center our hearts on God and to guard our minds against distraction. Here Kelly McLellan discusses the practice of praying with beads and leads us in a meditation for Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season.

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