Amidst mainline Christian churches a sense of the importance of ecumenical dialogue has influenced a positive reconsideration of the value of Eastern spiritualities. In the ecumenical search for unity, the churches are beginning to perceive Eastern spirituality not as dangerous aberrations for Christian faith, but as contributing sources to mankind's spiritual heritageAmong the numerous traditions originating, like Judaism and Christianity, in the East, classical yoga offers the most comprehensive approach to a holistic spirituality, one which emphasizes the conscious integration of body, mind, and spirit. Because of its insistence upon fostering health and well-being, an essential to spiritual development, many of yoga's principles and practices are already found in the West's interest in preventive medicine and stress management programs. Similarly, there are elements of yoga, notably in its four major branches of bhakti, karma, jnana, and raja, that are useable within the pursuit of Christian belief an...