07/22/2026
Every once in a while, someone asks me, "Isn't yoga anti-God?"
It's a thoughtful question, and one that's worth talking about.
Yoga has ancient roots and a rich history. Like many practices that have evolved over time, people approach it in different ways and for different reasons.
But here's what I know...
A yoga mat doesn't ask who you voted for. It doesn't ask what church you attend. It doesn't ask whether you're certain, questioning, or still searching.
It simply invites you to breathe.
To slow down. To become present. To care for your body. To quiet the constant noise of the world. To create space for healing.
In our Yoga for Recovery class, people come from many different walks of life, with many different beliefs—and sometimes no beliefs at all. Yet for one hour, none of that matters.
We breathe together. We stretch together. We laugh together. Sometimes we cry together. And, little by little, we heal together.
No one is asked to change what they believe. No one is asked to leave their faith—or their questions—at the door.
The practice itself isn't what defines us. The love, compassion, kindness, and grace we extend to one another do.
If a practice helps us become more patient, more peaceful, more compassionate, and more present for the people we love, perhaps that's something worth celebrating.
The world gives us plenty of reasons to build walls.
I'd rather help create a space where people can simply breathe.
