Yoga & Christianity

Yoga & Christianity
Thursday, November 10, 6-7:30 pm
In-person, Shalom Spirituality Center
Facilitator: Jim Earles

While yoga started out as an obscure practice, thousands of years ago in India, it is now a worldwide phenomenon. But how did yoga practice find its way from India to right here at Shalom in Dubuque, Iowa? That is a fascinating story! Intertwined in that story is a long and complicated relationship with Christianity, which in some ways goes all the way back to the time of Christ and the Apostles. Learning about that history is a wonderful way to better appreciate both your faith and your yoga practice! Please join local yoga teacher and presenter, Jim Earles, for a sweeping historical presentation, filled with fun and interesting facts. Please note that there is no physical yoga practice planned for this class, and you don't even have to be a yoga practitioner to join in. The class will be in a discussion-only format, with lots of opportunities for questions and sharing. Any questions about the content or format of the class? Contact Jim at yogaspectrum@yahoo.com.

About our presenter:
Jim Earles has been a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher in Dubuque since 2001. He has taught yoga classes in numerous locations around Dubuque, and frequently serves as a guest instructor to help with local Yoga Teacher Training programs. Although Jim is not currently offering any public yoga classes, he also has a passion for the history and philosophy of yoga practice. Teaching people about those aspects of yoga has become Jim's new focus! Aside from that, Jim and his wife, Amber, enjoy spending time with their 3 kids and 2 dogs.

The cost is $15 per person; please register by Tuesday, November 8.