[Magdalen] Spine appt.

[Ann Markle]

Margaret Roth wrote a book years (decades?) ago on Christian Yoga, for
those afraid of the "religious implications" of yoga.  Since I'm retired, I
try to take 3 classes a week, since I'm not good at an individual home
practice.  For me, it's not a "fitness practice," but much more spiritual
than that -- maybe incarnational? -- strengthening the mind-body
connection, and leaving me with such deep gratitude for the healthy body
I've been given, and filled with light, compassion, and gratitude.  I keep
thinking that's a really good thing to be taking into the world, this
feeling of light, compassion,and gratitude.  I've learned quite a bit about
hindu/buddhist philosophy and belief, and am always excited about the
truths that are similar to Christianity.  But it's not about adopting
another faith, or anything like that.  Incarnational, "in the flesh,"
that's what it is.

Ann

The Rev. Ann Markle
Buffalo, NY
ann.markle at aya.yale.edu
blog:  www.onewildandpreciouslife.typepad.com

On Tue, May 26, 2015 at 5:15 PM, ME Michaud <michaudme at gmail.com> wrote:

> Tai chi and yoga classes are held in libraries here. My local branch
> of the BPL has a weekly class callled Yoga for Aging. And I'm always
> seeing tai chi groups in the Public Garden or on the Esplanade in
> the morning.
>
> The gf's sister attends a Christian Yoga class at her local church.
> Christian yoga makes me smile, but I remember a friend who was
> made quite anxious when asked to chant Om mani padme hum.
> As if God would be mad at her.
> -M
>
> On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, Jay Weigel <jay.weigel at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Also true, and many community centers seem to have tai chi classes. When
> I
> > was in Tennessee just after Easter, a number of friends in my age group
> > spoke about doing tai chi.
> >
> >
>