Yoga, Faith, and Fire in 1976 | Spokane News

In 1976, a nun named Sister Paul Crownover turned heads by teaching “Christian yoga” at a Spokane cathedral—so controversial it sparked rumors the Pope knew about it. With up to 150 attendees and even a pastor praising yoga as a path to deeper faith, she blended her theater background with spirituality, claiming yoga helped people connect with God. Meanwhile, just miles away, a prison fire erupted amid chaos, fueled by inmates and threatening mass unrest—highlighting how wildly different paths of belief and rebellion were unfolding in the same year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58eed313c7a1eaff