10/28/2020
This time last year, Christian Yoga Project was hosting a 200hr Teacher Training, and leading a studio series focusing on "Transitions" I felt protected and semi-prepared for the transition into a new home three hours away, which required leaving behind our yoga and church family. However, like the rest of the world, I was not prepared for the unexpected HALT that COVID brought our way. There was a whirlwind of emotions that forced me into deep contemplation and intimate prayer with God. Asking Him the big questions, "How do I cut through the voices of doubt, uncertainty, and confusion?" With each passing day I felt ashamed for not stepping on the mat, I felt more distant from the relationships, love, and support that came with teaching. For years a dear friend, kept nudging me to start online classes, I didn't and couldn't seem to make time for it. Then COVID forced everyone's hand to do just that. But then I didn't want to appear to be "jumping on the bandwagon;" Had I missed my chance? Should I accept that the beautiful gift of Christ-centered yoga as something that is a part of my past, and not part of my future? Let's face it, we make jokes about yoga tying our bodies into knots, but I am reminded that it is also about untying the knots of confusion, uncertainty, and fear that take up residence in our mind. So while I may not have been doing yoga on my mat, God was untangling all of the uncertainties in my mind, and I am grateful for His promise of peace: "For God is not a God of confusion but of peace" (1 Cor. 14:33). So I admit, I have been MIA and distant. For that, I am sorry and I hope that you will offer me grace and forgiveness. With that....we are stepping back on the mat and we hope you will join us for online classes, workshops, and CEU trainings!