The Truth About Yoga

I've shared before about my thoughts on yoga and using PraiseMoves as an alternative.

Well, Laurette Willis of PraiseMoves is going to be hosting free webinar on The Truth About Yoga. 

Here is what she says about it...

As believers, is it okay to do yoga? Is it "just exercise," or is there more to yoga than meets the (third) eye? 

Register for "The Truth about Yoga: Peaceful Practice or Dangerous Deception?"

Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 8PM Eastern

You Will Discover:

* What yoga poses really are, and what they are designed to do. 
* Who is "The Lord of Yoga" 
* Can the spiritual elements of yoga be removed? 
* Should yoga be offered in churches and schools? 
* Is "Christian yoga" still yoga?

Hear what Hindu and Christian leaders say are the dangers of yoga for the Christian, and discover some effective, Christ-centered options to yoga.

Find out if Fitness Ministry is for you, and how to start a Fitness Ministry in your church or community.

Everyone who registers will receive my guide, "The Truth About Yoga: Peaceful Practice or Dangerous Deception?" with helpful tips for fitness and fitness ministry. 

Learn more at:

https://www.bigmarker.com/praisemoves/truth-about-yoga

I've still been exercising...and more

 A couple of weeks ago, I posted about exercising. I mentioned that I had been using PraiseMoves: The Christian Alternative to Yoga, DVD
What was really cool was that Laurette Willis herself commented on my post! Go read it. I wait here for you to come back!

Well, I'm still at it. I've been averaging about three times a week. 

Yes, I have been noticing a difference. My body feel much looser. Not so tight. Also, I've been getting down and up from the floor more. Not easily mind you, but down and up. I had gotten to the point of fear of getting down on the floor that I may not be able to get up. Well, I've been getting up without fear. 
That's probably a foreign concept to most of you, but it is what it is.

Mija continues to do it with me for PE credit. She has been really enjoying it.

I've also being tracking my food on My Fitness Pal. It's similar to Weight Watchers online except it's free. I have definitely noticed a challenge to stay on goal on those days that have been extremely stressful. It makes me see all the times I go for comfort instead of the Comforter.

In case you want to join me on My Fitness Pal, my "code name" is mrspriceisright. I know. Very original. ;-)

I've exercised for 2 days in a row---PraiseMoves: Christian Alternative to Yoga

My health is on a downward spiral. My weight is elevated. My blood sugar is elevated. My blood pressure...well, it's okay for now, but you get my point.

I decided to buckle down and start doing some exercise.

But I don't really like to exercise, and my health and weight actually makes it hard to exercise.

There was once an exercise I enjoyed and actually excelled. It was yoga. I took a class back when I was in college. For the first time in my life, I felt that I could be physical. I enjoyed it and continued doing yoga after class was over. I grew more flexible, of course, but also stronger and with more stamina.

Imagine my chagrin when God spoke to both me and my husband that He didn't want me to participate in yoga any longer. There was the whole pagan aspect that I could no longer accept. It was really hard to surrender the one thing that allowed me to exercise my body for the first time. 



Then I found out about Laurette Willis 
and PraiseMoves: The Christian Alternative to Yoga.

It was a blessing to find someone who not only understood our new concern about yoga but offered something that I could do instead.

She offers a page of questions and answers on her website offering her testimony, experience, and philosophy behind PraiseMoves. 

One of the biggest differences between yoga and PraiseMoves is the meaning of meditation. In yoga, meditation means emptying your mind while in Christianity and PraiseMoves, meditation means to focus and think on God and His Word. Each movement relates to a Scripture and Scripture is quoted throughout.

I've made it most of the way through the 20 minute workout. I just can't do the getting down on the floor and back up...yet! Mija has been doing it with me and has enjoyed it. Another benefit is 20 minutes of PE credit for her!

I know to most doing not quite 20 minutes of exercise for two days in a row is not a big deal, but to me it is. Maybe a little public accountability is what I need.

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Friday Funny--Push Ups

I'm going to be taking a break from homeschool-related funnies for the summer in favor of more general funnies!  Hope you still enjoy them!

So do I!!

Free 7-day Pass to 24 Hour Fitness

Okay, I know some of you made New Year's resolutions about exercising.  Here's a free 7-day pass to 24 Hour Fitness.  Enjoy!