Body in Prayer | Multi-Sensory Christian Meditation

Body in Prayer. Multi-sensory Christian Meditationon the Stations of the Cross using Yoga Positions. Incorporating music, art, landscape and motion, this mediation stimulates the contemplation of the Passion.

Anne M. Kelley: For those of you who haven't yet participated, the meditation engages as many of the senses as possible, starting with your very breath and movement. You will model the movements of a certified yoga instructor who will be at the front of the room. She will be assisted by another great instructor who will walk around the room to help people into safe and comfortable poses, as needed. Each Station is anchored by a short meditation I have written and will be accompanied by live choral music. You will see projected in front of you for each station a painted image which was specially created for this meditation by Pennsylvania artist Eric Armusik.

No experience in yoga is required; and if you do not wish to participate in the movement, you are welcome to participate from a chair. For those who have mats, please bring them. For all, wear comfortable clothing in which you can move. The meditation lasts an hour and is free of charge. Teens and children over 10 most welcome.

"Thanks so much, once again, for creating that beautiful experience for us all. It's truly a place of peaceful meditation on what MATTERS and I can completely lose myself to concentrate on Lent and Christ's sacrifice for all of us. It's so humbling. And overwhelming at the same time. Thank you."
Holy Family Participant, 2017

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The 12th Station at Holy Family Church in South Pasadena, March 25, 2017

The Meditations in Practice

	Fourth Station: Jesus Meets His Mother St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Seattle, WA March 12, 2011 In His battered state, Jesus encounters his mother along the way. Imagine her watching his trudging walk, his fall, his further depletion. Jesus looks... (full text of 4th station)
	Seventh Station: Jesus falls for the second time St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral Seattle, WA March 12, 2011 Even with Simon helping to carry the cross, Jesus falls again. Brought to His knees again, He knows He must get up, no matter the cost. Simon helps Jesus, taking the cross away for a moment... (full text of 7th station)
	Thirteenth Station: Jesus is taken down from the cross Holy Family Catholic Church, South Pasadena, CA March 27, 2010 His body slumps, heavy, yet diminished, in the lap of His mother. Broken and abused in life, the life force is gone. Mary holds His body, aches for Him, is glad He no longer suffers.... (full text of 13th station)
	Tenth Station: Jesus is stripped of His garments Holy Family Catholic Church, South Pasadena, CA April 9, 2011 The soldiers strip Jesus of His garments. They're rough and business-like. Packers with a piece of meat and a task to be completed. They lay Jesus bare, treat Him as dead... (full text of 10th station)

Photo Gallery of Meditation Events - Please click on image to enlarge

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