Ball Yoga Podcast

Do you struggle with prayer and meditation? Just to be honest I DO and have really had to work on developing the "skill" of being still long enough to connect with the Lord through prayer and meditation.  If you find that you have similar struggles, this episode is for you! Today I will be sharing with you some different ways you can successfully spend time with the Lord through meditation. I also talk about the difference between Christian meditation and the "new age" meditation and how you can make sure God's word is at the center of your time with Him.  Please join me for this episode on Christian Meditation Part 1 of 2.

Today I will be sharing with you some powerful christian quotes written by some of the most inspiring people!  I know we all need a little motivation to keep pressing forward and tapping into God's word to stay on the path of the purpose He has us here to do! So let's get this week started off in a great way!!! 

Today I will be sharing with you an amazing devotion about seeking God's face no matter what circumstance you're going through. I know we all need a little motivation to keep pressing forward and tapping into God's word for this is amazing! So let's get this week started off in a great way!!! 

In this episode I start the discussion of things I do NOT do in my yoga practice as a Christian. I go over five yoga practices and/or poses that I feel are in conflict with my faith. My hope is that you are able to take the information discussed today and make the best decision for your faith walk so that you are honoring the Lord and deepening your relationship with Him and not doing the opposite.  

If you're wanting more clarity on what poses you're doing during your yoga practice, our yoga pose breakdown episodes are perfect for you! Today I will go in depth on how to do SAVASANA. One of the most relaxing poses in yoga! I will also discuss whether or not I use the Sanskrit (yoga language) for this pose, as well as give you different ways you can do SAVASANA so you can continue customizing your practice. So here we go!!! Savasana! Also, if you need a visual, check out the show notes below where we have photos showing you all the variations discussed today. Click here to get all the show notes mention in today's episode

If you have made BIG dreams and goals for 2018 and are already feeling T.I.R.E.D. then this episode is for you! Get your week started with some amazing quotes and scripture to keep you going and develop your spiritual fitness as you press in and strengthen your endurance for this year.  I also briefly talk about 5 ways to improve your SPIRITUAL FITNESS!!! Show notes: Click here to get all the show notes mention in today's episode  

If you’re wanting more clarity on HOW TO STEP YOUR FOOT FORWARD FROM DOWNWARD DOG, this yoga pose breakdown episode is perfect for you! Having a deeper understanding of what you’re practicing helps you get the fullest benefits out of the time you’re spending on your mat. I will also discuss whether or not I use the Sanskrit (yoga language) for this pose, as well as give you options of how to make STEPPING YOUR FOOT FORWARD easier by modifying it, or making it more challenging so you can continue customizing your practice. Also, if you need a visual, check out the show notes below where we have photos showing you all the variations discussed today. Show Notes: Click here to get all the show notes mention in today's episode

Get your week and year started with this three part Monday series which is meant to help support and encourage you as you begin a new year with new goals, new energy, and new focus. Today is part 2 of 3 and it's all about LOVE!!! Get energized and let love lead you into 2018. Also, I talk about 1 Corinthians 16:14:)  Join me as I discuss one of the incredibly powerful fruits of the Spirit: LOVE!   Show Notes Click here to get all the show notes mention in today's episode

Every new year many of us set goals for the next 12 months. I know I do. And often, even though we start the year with good intentions and a lot of energy, life can get in the way and then we can find ourselves right back where we were last year.  So in this episode I share with you a few tips on how to really trek through 2018 and accomplish what you feel the Lord has called you to do!  Show notes: Click here to get all the show notes mention in today's episode

If you're wanting more clarity on what poses you're doing during your yoga practice, our yoga pose breakdown episodes are perfect for you! Today I will go in depth on how to do PLANK POSE. I also discuss whether or not I use the Sanskrit (yoga language) for this pose, as well as give you options of how to make PLANK easier by modifying it, or making it more challenging so you can continue customizing your practice. So here we go!!! Plank Pose (High Plank) Also, if you need a visual, check out the show notes below where we have photos showing you all the variations discussed today. Show Notes: Free (PDF) Plank Pose Ball Yoga Website Free Ball Yoga Facebook Group Contact Chrissy Here  

Get your week and year started with this three part Monday series which is meant to help support and encourage you as you begin a new year with new goals, new energy, and new focus. Join me as I discuss one of the incredibly powerful fruits of the Spirit: Patience!   Show Notes {Video} Yoga Class: Love, Patience, Trust and Compassion {YouTube} Love, Patience, Trust and Compassion Devotion from Christianity Today Ball Yoga Website Contact Chrissy

If you’re wanting more clarity on what poses you’re doing during your yoga practice, our yoga pose breakdown episodes are perfect for you! Having a deeper understanding of what you’re practicing helps you get the fullest benefits out of the time you’re spending on your mat. I also discuss whether or not I use the Sanskrit language for this pose. So here we go!!! Let’s learn more about Sun Salutation A!   If you need a visual of Sun Salutation A first, check out the video below. {Video} YouTube of Sun Salutation Free Ball Yoga Facebook Group Ball Yoga Website Contact Chrissy Here

Motivation Monday If you HATE your body, this episode is for you! Take just a brief moment to listen and BE ENCOURAGED!!! I wanted to share with you something I wrote that I pray will help begin to shift your mindset and help you take your power back!!! Psalm 139:13-14 Show Notes Ball Yoga Free Facebook Group Ball Yoga Website Contact Chrissy Directly

Today I wanted to talked about just a few of MANY amazing benefits you get when you practice yoga consistently. When we allow our time on our yoga mats to help facilitate better range of motion in our bodies, a stronger body/mind connection, as well as give us time to connect with the Lord on a spiritual level, incredible things happen. Then I tie in how all of these benefits help you achieve and/or keep a healthy body weight!!! Show Notes:  Ball Yoga Podcast Episode 5 Ball Yoga Free Facebook Group Ball Yoga Website Contact Chrissy here!

When I started practicing yoga and really beginning to enjoy it, I began questioning whether or not it was ok for me to do yoga and whether it would be an issue with my Christian faith. In this episode, I candidly discuss the evolution of yoga, give a very brief overview of the history of yoga, and how yoga is practiced today in the United States. I’m also going to give you a handful of suggestions to help equip you with information so that you can discern what would be the best yoga classes for you to take to help strengthen your Christian faith, as well as help protect your faith and your growth with the Lord. Show notes:  Heathyoga Pro Non Slip Yoga Mat Ball Yoga Facebook Group Contact Chrissy Here!

Have you heard of the holiday 10-15!!! Just like the "freshman 15" or I've even heard of the "Texas 20"! (Yes Texas because they have so much good southern food!)   In this episode I will be sharing with you 7 tips on how to not gain extra, unwanted weight over this holiday season. We will take some of the lessons you breathe through on your yoga mat, off your yoga mat and into your life to make these next few weeks more meaningful without all the extra guilt.   I also created a FREE DOWNLOAD PDF to help you implement all 7 tips!!! Click the link below to get immediate access to the free pdf.    Verses in this episode are Ecclesiastes 5:18-20, Psalm 118:24; Matthew 1:21.   Thanks for listening!!!   Xxxxxx, Chrissy   Show Notes:  *FREE DOWNLOAD* 7 Tips To Curb Weight Gain This Holiday Ball Yoga Podcast Episode 3 Chrissy's email address: chrissy@ball.yoga Ball Yoga Free Facebook Group

Ball Yoga Cast Episode 3: If You Feel like you’re too fat or inflexible to do yoga! This episode is for you.   “I’m too fat to do yoga.” Or “I’m not flexible enough to do yoga.”   I hear ALL THE TIME.   So, if you feel this way about yourself but have always WANTED to do yoga,   LET’S DO THIS THING!!!   Start today by listening to this episode where I give you 6 tips on how to start a successful yoga practice if you’re feeling this way, how to stay focused on the most amazing reason WHY you should do yoga…and that’s just scratching the surface.   Check out the links to the tips I reference in this episode below and dive right in! Ball Yoga Free Facebook Page {Video} How To Modify Your Vinyasa Sequence {Video} Yoga Equipment/Props to use Chrissy's Contact: chrissy@ball.yoga

This episode is for you if you have ever struggled with being on a diet, struggled with gaining or losing weight, or if you just struggle with your weight and your relationship with food period. In this episode I passionately talk about detoxing from dieting and the mindset of dieting, as well as a brief meditation on a Matthew 6:25-27 I felt was so powerful while discussing this complex topic.   Then I'll wrap things up with a few resources to help you go deeper with everything that we talked about today!     Show Notes: Ball Yoga Community Free Facebook Page Ball Yoga Podcast Episode 1 www.ball.yoga Chrissy's email: chrissy@ball.yoga Ball Yoga YouTube Channel

WELCOME to our first Ball Yoga podcast!!! I am so very excited you're here. Woooohooooo!!!!     First, I want to ask you a question. Are you T.I.R.E.D of being on a diet, of hating your body and what you look like?    Well, if you are then you're in the right place...AND....I know EXACTLY how you feel because I was there 9 years ago.    In this first episode, I felt it was extremely important to share with you exactly how I arrived to my yoga practice,   all of the crazy things I did to my body which was mainly beating it into skinny (or not really skinny...let's just say beating it), and then exactly how the Lord guided me to a place of healing when it came to how I looked, what I ate, and accepting myself for exactly how He made me.   I wrap things up with sharing with you how I have been able to maintain my permeant, ideal body weight as well as some of my BIGGEST SECRETS I teach all of my weight loss clients so that you can use them too. If you're curious to know what those secrets are as well as the thr