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January Newsletter - Slowing Down to Welcome 2026!

Love is Patient. Love is Kind. Good things sometimes take some time. - Jonathan Ogden, “Slow Down” Welcome 2026! Please take the luxury of starting slow this year. This is the first theme for January for my classes. We are exploring the spiritual disciplines of slowing, silence and solitude, sabb... Read More

Susan VanMeakins | FRI JAN 2, 2026

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Christian Moving Meditation from a Mat or a Chair: Psalm 23

This meditation effectively blends physical movement with spiritual text reflection through several key integration techniques: 1. Linking Physical Movements to Specific Verses and Theological Concepts The meditation sequence assigns specific physical poses or movement series to corresponding lin... Read More

Susan VanMeakins | THU DEC 18, 2025

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November Newsletter: Gratitude News!

November is Thanksgiving month in the U.S., and I am so thankful for you! This month’s newsletter looks a little different because I am using the email platform on my Offering Tree website.  Let me know if you like it better, or if you are seeing my news for the first time.  If you don’t wish to ... Read More

Susan VanMeakins | MON NOV 3, 2025

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Breath Prayer: How to Relieve Anxiety the Christ-centered Way

Are you a Christian believer who suffers from anxiety? One could argue that if you feel no anxiety, you may not be paying attention because our world is NOT as it should be! Or perhaps you are experiencing a particularly stressful season of life right now. If so, breath prayer may be the answer y... Read More

Susan VanMeakins | SUN MAR 16, 2025

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Biblical Affirmations for Self-Esteem: New Age or Christian?

Here are some examples of common positive affirmations: I am confident.I am beautiful.I am happy.I am enough.I am in charge of my life.I am worthy of love. Why are they often used by yoga teachers, and are they "New Age" and something Christians should avoid? Not necessarily! They have many ben... Read More

Susan VanMeakins | SAT FEB 1, 2025

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Christ-centered Yoga for Seniors (Free Guide to Get Started)

As a Christian who loves yoga or is interested in learning more about yoga, what can you do to ensure that your yoga practice pleases God? Maybe you have been told that you shouldn’t do yoga by well-meaning fellow Christians. Or perhaps you just don’t know where to start. So what is that ideal ... Read More

Susan VanMeakins | SAT FEB 1, 2025

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Christ-centered Yoga for Coping with Rejection and Disappointment

You can choose whether to experience this slow and gentle Christ-centered yoga practice from a chair or on your mat. Let these words wash over you as you work your muscles and breathe deeply and slowly. By the end of this 25-minute practice, you will feel better and assured of God's great love fo... Read More

Susan VanMeakins | FRI JAN 24, 2025

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Coping with Rejection - My Personal Story

Today, I want to talk to you about … feelings of rejection. As a Christian, how do we handle these times when we feel like we have been rejected, that whatever it is that we really wanted to happen, didn’t happen. **See Disclaimer at bottom of page** We doubt ourselves. We think something is wr... Read More

Susan VanMeakins | TUE DEC 3, 2024

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Chair Yoga to The Lord's Prayer for Christians

** See Disclaimer at the bottom of the page ** This video demonstrates a gentle version of a traditional Sun Salutation from a chair! It is perfect for yoga beginners and other Christians who prefer to exercise from a chair and experience the many benefits of Christ-centered yoga. Sun Salutation... Read More

Susan VanMeakins | WED JUL 31, 2024

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Gentle Yoga to The Lord's Prayer for Christians Over 50

** See Disclaimer at the Bottom of the page ** This video demonstrates a gentle version of a traditional Sun Salutation, that is often used in many yoga classes as part of the warm-up to prepare the body for the rest of the yoga practice. When combined with the words of The Lord's Prayer, this s... Read More

Susan VanMeakins | WED JUL 31, 2024