Sanctuary Yoga
Religions September 14, 2022 DOI: 10.3390/rel13090856 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | movement |
| Keywords | Appropriation Faith Aesthetics Theology Epistemology |
| Key points | Proposes that the Pantañjali yogic system can be honorably appropriated by Reformed Christian communities to create integrative yoga practices that foster spaciousness and address polarization. |
Abstract
Christian congregations find themselves caught in a polarized cultural environment which can lead to simplified theological and spiritual constructs. Moreover, congregants are facing spiritual challenges that come from entrenched differences. The Pantañjali yogic system offers an opportunity for Reformed Christian communities to develop yoga practices that integrate breath, movement, and appropriate Biblical texts. Three practice plans are offered. The honorable appropriation of yoga by a Christian community promises not only an integrative method but also a spacious experience for the practitioner who may, in turn, participate further and influence their community of faith towards such relevant spaciousness.