Thank you for visiting Yoga Prayer.

My name is Heather and this site was developed for the sole – or should I say SOUL purpose of exploring yoga from a Christian perspective.

I’ve been practicing yoga longer than I’ve been a Christian. Previously a Seeker, I explored many paths in my life. Baptized in high school, wandering for many years, I have been called back more than once. I’m finally here to stay.

Practicing and teaching yoga has always been a spiritual path for me. My practice has never been entirely physical in nature. In my experience of breath and asana, I connect deeply with the Divine. At first relating it entirely to energy and emotion, I’ve come to realize it is so much more. Thankfully I’m now “connecting the dots” of my practice, in my life, and on my spiritual path. I am overwhelmed and awe-struck. I absolutely know that God has brought me to this place. I never could have done it on my own.

Regardless of how far I’ve strayed over the years, prayer has been a constant in my life. I have always talked to God; thanking Him, asking for forgiveness, praying for protection and blessings for myself and others. I am now growing deeper in the Word, deepening my relationship with Jesus and living my life in a way that glorifies Him. Yoga Prayer popped into my head on a walk one day, right after a lengthy discussion crying out to God in prayer. Isn’t it amazing how that happens? Is that God speaking directly to us? I decided to start this website instead of running in fear. I decided it was time to stand up for Him, and my beliefs. It was time to follow – and go deeper.

In relation to yoga, I seek to explore my own practice as it relates to my faith. I do so on my blog. Please come along for the ride. In 2012, I’m embarking on a new journey in my yoga practice and teaching. I am now certified to teach a brand new style of yoga (to me), known as Holy Yoga. But it is so much more than just yoga; it’s a ministry, which kinda really scares me. Nonetheless, I have faith that I’m right where I’m supposed to be. It’s only my mind (as always) playing tricks. You’d think I’d be better at NOT paying attention to all those crazy thoughts with years of yoga under my belt. Maybe God has been trying to tell me all along – follow Me. The one scripture I do have memorized and return to time and time again? “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Phil 4:13)

From the Holy Yoga website:  “We practice with our minds set on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy (Phil 4:8); not with our minds emptied. We meditate on the wisdom of God’s Word (Psalm 119:9-16, 26-27); not on man’s wisdom. We seek the transcendence and glory of God; not our own.”

Me: “Amen.”