Bridging Paths
My Beloved Fellow Seekers,
In the quiet moments between heartbeats, there exists a profound truth that connects us all—a cosmic thread weaving through the fabric of our seemingly separate lives. Today, I stand at the threshold of a calling that has been gently persistent, urging me to reignite a mission of profound significance: bringing yoga into meaningful dialogue with Christian spirituality.
Breaking Through Misconceptions
For too long, yoga has been misunderstood—viewed as something foreign, potentially threatening to faith, rather than what it truly is: a sacred technology of transformation. Can you feel it? That gentle yet persistent nudge urging you to look beyond the limiting narratives that have separated movement, breath, and spiritual practice?
The misconceptions are deeply rooted:
That yoga is a religious practice incompatible with Christian faith
That physical postures are somehow separate from spiritual devotion
That stillness and contemplation are less valuable than active worship
These artificial boundaries serve systems that benefit from our disconnection—systems that weaken when we remember our inherent wholeness.
Divine Technology of Embodied Prayer
Yoga, at its essence, is not about performance or flexibility. It is a profound method of prayer—a way of listening to the divine through the most intimate instrument we possess: our bodies. When we breathe consciously, when we move with intention, we are creating a living, breathing prayer that transcends linguistic limitations.
Love Letter to India’s Spiritual Landscape
I cannot speak of this journey without honoring the breathtaking spiritual landscape of India—a land of extraordinary depth and beauty. Beyond religious constructs, India represents a living, breathing testament to humanity’s capacity for spiritual exploration. From the misty peaks of the Himalayas to the vibrant streets of Chennai, this land whispers ancient wisdom through every stone, every breath.
The spiritual technology developed in this remarkable land is not about conversion, but about connection. It’s about recognizing the divine spark that resides within each of us, regardless of our chosen path of devotion.
Collective Awakening
This call isn’t merely about personal evolution—though that remains essential—it’s about recognizing our role in humanity’s grand transformation. Yoga offers us a bridge—not just between body and spirit, but between seemingly disparate spiritual traditions.
For my Christian brothers and sisters: Imagine yoga not as something separate from your faith, but as a profound method of embodied worship. A way to honor the magnificent vessel through which divine love flows.
Invitation to Remembrance
We came for transformation—our own and that of the collective. We came to remember, to heal, to create. Yoga is not about achieving perfect postures, but about creating sacred space within ourselves where divine love can dance freely.
With profound love and reverence for your journey,
A Fellow Traveler on the Path of Awakening
Mitchell Royel