Centering Prayer vs Yoga Therapy

“God’s first word is silence.” — Thomas Keating Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, in which we experience God's presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. This method of prayer is both a relationship with God and a discipline that fosters that relationship. Centering Prayer is not meant to replace other kinds of prayer; rather, it casts a new light and depth of meaning on them. Centering Prayer is an ancient method of Christian prayer adapted for modern times by Fathers Thomas Keating, William Meninger, and Basil Pennington. The Centering Prayer app helps you stay committed to your daily prayer practice. Beautiful and peaceful, the app includes an adjustable timer, as well as opening and closing prayer options that you can read before and after your silent prayer time. A selection of sounds and backgrounds allows you to create the environment you prefer for your prayer time. Brief instructions for learning Centering Prayer are also included. To begin with, it is recommended that you practice being in relationship with God through Centering Prayer twice a day for 20 minutes.

This App was created to use in various pediatric therapy sessions. It is a simple instructional yoga app, that takes the user through 4 different yoga classes ranging from level 1- 4. Level 1 starting with basic movements and stretches to warm up the body and joints, and prepare the body for movement. Level 4 ends with a full beginner level yoga class. Each Level/Class can take as little as 10 min and last up to an hour. Each pose has a picture, description, modifications of the pose, benefits of the pose, and contraindications as to why someone might not want to do that pose. This App was created by a yoga instructor and an occupational therapist for all ages and all skill levels. This app is meant to help supplement simple yoga instruction, working with your yoga instructor or therapist is best to provide a safe enviornment and help minimize the risk of injury. The app was designed to progress from level 1 to level 4, but that might not be appropriate for you. Work your way up to the suggested repetitions or amount of time. Work on the poses slowly, and if you need to modify them or the amount of time in them please do. The workouts are meant to be quick and short, and are useful for short breaks in school, or during the day to help energize, calm the mind, and work on the body-mind connection.