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(More customer reviews)Brooke Boon, founder of Holy Yoga, a ministry introducing people to yoga as a form of Christian worship, has written a passionate defense of the subject in Holy Yoga: Exercise for the Christian Body and Soul. Boon is an ardent champion of teaching believers to "practice the presence of God" through the physical practice of yoga which includes postures, breathing and meditation.
The first two sections of the book include chapters on the history of yoga; answering objections to yoga (such as yoga can't be separated from the Hindu religion); using focused breathing to more effectively meditate upon Scripture; and the benefits of yoga for physical health. The third section of the book gives clear instructions for the many and varied postures used in yoga, along with line drawings to illustrate.
Throughout the book, Boon uses Scriptural references to reaffirm Holy Yoga's intent: clearing the mind of everything except Jesus to facilitate the surrendering of our thoughts and wills to Christ. In this fast-paced and stressful society, prayer and studying the Word of God can be difficult because we are so easily distracted. Through the practice of Holy Yoga, Boon demonstrates that an attitude of continual prayer is a more attainable goal than we think.
I've appreciated the physical aspects of yoga for some time, using The Firm's Power Yoga DVD in my regular workouts. Through practicing Holy Yoga, I look forward to not only enhancing my physical health, but also drawing closer to the Lord through more focused time meditating on Scripture. If you are tired of the seemingly urgent things of life that clutter your mind, and desire a deeper walk with God instead, then I recommend you read Holy Yoga.
The advanced reading copy I received did not include the 50 minute instructional DVD that will be included with the published book. I will definitely be purchasing a published copy so that I can have the DVD.
Armchair Interviews says: A wonderful combination of yoga and using that quiet time to meditate on Scripture.
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