Yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise for women. It’s said to help with everything from balance to blood pressure, so there’s no problem with it, right? Turns out, there is more than meets the eye. In this podcast Alexa Kramer shares the background of yoga that you won’t get in your average class. Listens will learn the worldview of yoga, the purpose of worship behind each pose, and the surprising history behind “ooomhm.” She and Amy then discuss whether or not “christian yoga” is possible and how to help your kids speak truth and grace. If you’ve ever thought that yoga is just about stretching, you won’t want to miss this episode. Main Points CoveredDifference between yoga as an aspect of eastern religion vs what is done today.The history and worldview of yoga.How is the yoga done today? What do we see in the studios?What is “ooohm”?What are the purposes of the poses?Can you have Christian Yoga?How can we nurture a truth and grace approach with our kids?People and Resources MentionedCrash Course on YogaROARing through YogaThe Second Coming of the New Age - By Josh Peck & Steven BancarzThe Becket Cook Show on Yoga Podcast EpisodeThanks To Our SponsorsAmericans take about 20,000 breaths a day and spend an average of 90% of their time indoors.The indoor air that we breathe can be up to 100 times MORE polluted than outdoor air, according to the EPA. AirDoctor is the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code MBA and you’ll receive up to $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value! Lock this special offer by using our promo code MBA at checkout! Unfamiliar VocabularyEsoteric: Intended for only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.Monism: A doctrine which maintains either that there is ultimately only one thing, or only one kind of thing.Asanas: Specific body poses practiced within Yoga that are intended to be forms of worship.Chakra: In Hinduism, means “wheel” and refers to energy points in your body.