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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 51 MIN

Yoga: Wellness Routine or Spiritual Practice?

from The Functional Nurse Academy Podcast

This episode is brought to you by Functional Nurse AcademyIs yoga really just stretching—or is there more beneath the surface? While it’s widely promoted for stress relief and flexibility, its origins are rooted in a spiritual system that raises important questions for Christians. Some believers feel comfortable using yoga purely as exercise, while others avoid it due to practices like kundalini and its underlying spiritual framework. These differing perspectives highlight the need for biblical discernment in today’s wellness culture. Ultimately, the question isn’t just what yoga does for the body—but what it may influence spiritually.Rachel’s website:https://www.rachelpopern.comBook a free discovery call with Rachelhttps://my.practicebetter.io/#/6793b15889084d63682dc901/bookings?s=67c0a85c996644489dc8e669&step=dateFunctional medicine training for nurses:Interested in becoming a functional medicine nurse?  Join Melissa live at the next webinar www.functionalnurseacademy.com/webinar-registrationLearn more about the Functional Nurse Academy https://www.functionalnurseacademy.comFunctional medicine training for all other healthcare specialties and health and wellness coaches:https://www.christianfma.comThis show is also syndicated every Tuesday at 10am EST on The Nurses Report on America Out Loud Talk Radio 

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