Faith, yoga unite at Woodbine UMC

Susan Neal teaches Christian yoga at Woodbine United Methodist Church. (Special to the Press Gazette)

PACE — Susan Neal is a certified yoga instructor with over 30 years’ experience in practicing and teaching yoga.

She has taught a free weekly Scripture Yoga class at Woodbine United Methodist Church in Pace since 2004. Additionally, she enjoys being a speaker and Christian yoga teacher at women's retreats.

So what is Scripture Yoga? It involves reciting theme-based Scripture verses during yoga classes.

Anyone who practices yoga can take on Scripture Yoga; Neal has authored some books and DVDS to help.  

Her books include “Scripture Yoga: 21 Bible Lessons for Christian Yoga Classes” and “Yoga for Beginners: 60 Basic Yoga Poses for Flexibility, Stress Relief and Inner Peace.”

She also produced two sets of Scripture Yoga Decks, “How to Receive God’s Peace” and “Fruit of the Spirit” and two Christian yoga DVDs, “God’s Mighty Angels” and “What the Bible Says about Prayer.”

Additionally, Neal produced a hospice CD, “Bedside Encouragement: When You Don’t Know How to Say Goodbye,” which was designed to provide peace and comfort to those receiving hospice care.

Want to learn more?

Email SusanNeal@Bellsouth.net or see http://christianyoga.com for more information about Christian Yoga. 

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Faith, yoga unite at Woodbine UMC