Christian Yoga That Makes You Happy

Hello World, There's a Song That We're Singin!

You gotta love the Partridge Family!  Do you remember the name of the song to go with those opening lyrics?  "Come on, get happy".  It's one of the songs in my Spotify "Happiest Girl in the World" play list that I play when I need a pick-me-up.  When I'm feeling down, and I have the self controlled forethought to do something positive for myself, I put on my special tunes.  It helps to turn my frown upside down as I dance like no one is watching and sing like no one is listening....good thing too!

Some of you have a higher propensity for inner happiness than others.  And some of us need a little extra oomf to get us there.  Either way, happiness and health go hand and hand.  

If you think about it, we don't have to go far to see God's reminder to us of his goodness.  Creation is an easy place to start.  Witness a sunrise and notice how much lighter you feel as darkness is chased away.  What about the Word?  We find His love notes that were written for our hearts on the pages of the Bible.  It's basically one big love letter, breathed by the God of the universe, to reveal his adoration for us: that helps me feel true happiness.  Find joy in His word.

Matthew Chapter 5 talks about a prescription to happiness or blessedness.  Verse 1: Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  How can anyone feel blessed when in bad spirits?  Chris pointed out to me recently (which I think is so brilliant) that the blessing isn't in the meekness, mourning or hardship but rather what's coming in the future.  In the moment things might seem dire, but, give it some time, and chances are it will all work out.  Just as our faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we can't see, namely eternity.  We work out our salvation and take a step in a positive direction.

At F.R.O.G. Pose yoga we merge that which we know to be true, the word of God, and the love we feel in our hearts for ourselves and Jesus, and integrate it into our inner beings, the temple of the Holy Spirit.  Through intentional breath, physical postures on a yoga mat and mental focus on God's truths, we work out the areas in our hour, day, or lives that need a pick-up.  Each class marries mind, body and soul into a positive emotional state of health and connection to God, which helps us to feel better about ourselves and the world around us.

There won't be a live class on Wednesday at noon, but rather I offer this Half Hour Happy Flow to you now, so you'll have it when you need a boost at any time this week!  If the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping gets you down, if work begins to burden you, of if you just need a little happy oomf, take 30 minutes and get on your mat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wwLudIHpuM&t=20s

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