Holy Yoga and Hatha/Flow Classes
Big Fish Yoga offers classes in both hatha flow yoga and holy (Christian) yoga taught by Connie Moker Wernikowski.
The benefits are physical, mental and spiritual including fitness (strength, coordination, flexibility),
relaxation, focus, stress relief and enjoyment. The emphasis is on acceptance, excellence of instruction, and
nurturing the spirit with integrity and compassion. In hatha/flow classes, yoga postures are learned independently and
then may be sequenced into flowing series with mindfulness toward breath, alignment and direction of energy. The
postures can be modified or extended for all levels and physical needs. In Holy Yoga the yoga postures and
exercises are gently and meditatively combined with Christian scripture and prayer. Holy Yoga is a Christ centered
experience that teaches us to take time to nurture, heal and grow ourselves as we open up to God's loving
presence and grace. People of all faiths are welcome to Holy Yoga classes.
Come try a class. Anyone can do it. You won't regret it!
Why the Name "Big Fish Yoga"?
For me the name Big Fish is a metaphor for abundant and surprising blessings. I had a profound personal experience which
inspired this connection. In the summer of 2009, I surprisingly caught (and released) a beautiful 26 pound northern pike.
This blessing happened when I least expected it in the midst of a time of personal struggle and difficult decision making.
I am also inspired by the story found in John 21, when the risen Jesus appears on the shore. Peter and his friends, who
have been fishing without success all night don't recognize him. Jesus tells them to cast their nets off the starboard side.
The fishermen are skeptical but follow the invitation and unexpectedly bring in a huge catch.
"Simon Peter went aboard and hauled ashore the net loaded with
big fish - one hundred fifty three of them!" (John21:11)
I pray that all who take classes through Big Fish Yoga are graced with abundant and surprising blessings. Connie
"If Christians adapt Eastern methods of meditation and yoga they will center them on the person of Jesus. In their
use of various methods they will seek to enter into his experience of intimate relationship with God, into his
very consciousness which makes us cry out Abba Father. This is only possible in faith. It is faith and not
technique which must be at the centre of any meditation or yoga that styles itself as Christian. In his own
pattern of discipleship, Jesus is the model for Christian living and the goal of the journey. He is the one, true
yogi. His life, his mysteries, his person are the Christian's yoga or path to union with God."
Connie Moker Wernikowski
"Our sole purpose is to combine world class yoga with a Christ honoring experience that offers an opportunity to
believers and non-believers alike to authentically connect with God."
