For a full list of prayers available through this podcast and our website, please follow this link: https://psalm71.podbean.com/e/full-list-of-available-prayers-1513057365/   This episode features sections of the webpage "Why a Christian Alternative to Yoga?", written and collated by former long-time yoga practitioner and instructor, Laurette Willis, who has now developed PraiseMoves, a truly Christian alternative to the soul-destroying forces of the spiritual system known as "yoga".  We recommend that you carefully read through the article of the same title, along with its accompanying articles and materials, at the link provided below; or else download this free article in PDF format here: http://www.praisemoves.com/calt.pdf.   The following items are addressed in this instructive episode: 1. the increasing influence of yoga in mainstream culture 2. necessary christian concerns about yoga 3. how yoga draws people in and leads them into darkness 4. what hindus -- and especially their spiritual leaders -- state emphatically about the root, essence, intent, focus, and fruits of yoga 5. YOGA's explicit role as a hindu "missionary" program 6. what the bible says about yoga and similar arts 7. the institution of yoga into children's school programs 8. the true origins of "christian yoga" 9. what disciples of jesus christ must know and do   Laurette Willis is the developer of PraiseMoves, a Christian stretching program specifically based upon historical scriptural features and elements. The PraiseMoves website provides the following information, and much more, about this truly CHRISTIAN ALTERNATIVE to yoga: "PraiseMoves postures are integrated with corresponding Bible scriptures. For example, during a posture named 'The Altar' we consider the scripture from Romans 12:1: 'I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.' "Dr. Steven J. Scafidi, a chiropractor in New Jersey writes, 'I have been experiencing terrific results using PraiseMoves and have been recommending it to my patients. I am thankful to Laurette for a program that combines Christ-centered worship with the physical benefits often attributed to yoga.' "There are several PraiseMoves DVDs, and we are blessed to train people interested in becoming Certified PraiseMoves Instructors, starting their own Fitness Ministry to bring this Christian alternative to churches, gyms, health clubs and recreation centers across the U.S., Canada, in Europe, South Africa and Australia. "Holly Robaina, in article entitled 'Take a Pass on Yoga' on ChristianityToday.com does a marvelous job explaining the dangers of yoga, so-called “Christian yoga” and how PraiseMoves is DEFINITELY DIFFERENT." Read that article here: https://praisemoves.com/articles/christian-yoga   Author:  Laurette Willis  www.praisemoves.com Text source:  Why A Christian ALTERNATIVE to Yoga? http://praisemoves.com/about-us/why-a-christian-alternative-to-yoga/#Hindus