“We have seen several ways in which restoring religion to popular spiritual wellness practices can give them more purpose, responsibility, and efficacy. For instance:
- Yoga’s religious roots can reframe a daily flow into an opportunity to cultivate embodied virtues.
- Monastic meditation encourages us to think about mindfulness as social engagement, not just personal therapy.
- AA’s idea of a higher power is an invitation to consider how accepting that we are not-God might improve our lives.
- Holistic religious foodways offer alternatives to the diet industry’s obsession with fasting, toxins, and thinness.
- Mantra-based group exercise that is inclusive and offers a version of leadership beyond a celebrity guru can create a real sense of belonging.”
