Is yoga demonic or no?

[Neil_Advani]

Yoga is a powerful ecumenical system for helping children stay focused, centered and peaceful, which, in turns, helps them concentrate better, learn more and gain physical and mental health throughout their lives. Highly recommended.

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[Chantal25]

I have always prayed Mother Mary (not saying the rosary but saying three Mother Mary and sadly with new age involvement, i was influence to modify the prayer at the end) and pray Jesus.

Padre Pio said that the one that pray little are in great danger. I thought that i pray a lot but i didn’t attempt mass consistently and at some point, stop going all together. So what Padre Pio said, it came true for me.

You can argue as you wish, Yoga is new age because it is incorporated with new age teaching. Learn the movement and do this yourself, but don’t attempt class unless the teaching don’t incorporate new age (Unlikely).

If you don’t pray fervently and doesn’t follow the church teaching, i am sorry but you are at the mercy of deception. Discernment is a grace from God and sometime we need to earn it.

All religious people are people and are subject also to temptation. This priest that wrote this book about Yoga, i bet that he wasn’t guided from the Holy Spirit thinking he was.

Any teaching that isn’t compatible with the bible, is out. Study how Jesus lived. He prayed, fast, always pray, and teach, pray before he picked his disciple, etc… He prayed even after he got baptized. He didn’t rely on meditation and yoga, but prayer.

As for physical well being, study the old age people that died very old. What keep you young and healthy seems to be mainly kindness, charity, compassion and the love of God. Many people that lived old, share about how important compassion is. They all seemed to be believer in God. Mother Mary was told that she was so beautiful, and she replied once that it was love that give her this beauty.

Ditch the yoga and use this time to help others in needs or simply go for a walk outside.

All the best!

 

[godisgood77]

So much fear in this thread… Fear stems from lack of faith or misguided/malformed faith.

Believe in God, praise God, practice the Sacraments, and do yoga (if that is your thing) or not…don’t waste your time (which there is too little of) with petty arguments like this. I implore you all… Go feed the hungry, clothe the naked, care for the sick and shelter the homeless.

 

[Shamati]

fear mongering

Here in Sweden, many kindergartens and grade schools teach weekly and sometimes daily yoga to the children and it works wonders for their focus. Of course all yoga teached in the public schools must be completely free from all confessional elements

 

[Chantal25]

Fear is another thing used by New age movement. Ops, there is fear, stay away and this is no good. Especially with the Abraham teaching, they have so much seeds that are weeds.

This is another seed that grew into a weed, now this weed lead many Christian of giving up the bible because they would judge it as having fear so therefore it cannot be true.

Yes we do have to fear God but most of all, Jesus came to teach us the way, he is the way. We are so loved and it is up to us to accept this love and to learn ourselves to truly love God with all of our heart.

When you don’t pray, you feel strong and powerful, when you pray and start to allow Jesus in your life, you realize you are nothing without him.

The truth is the truth, God is God, we can try to make him the God that is convenient to us but again, God is God.

Pray to be shown the right path to him. Jesus came already to show us the way.

Love and blessings!

 

[Shamati]

Fear is another thing used by New age movement. Ops, there is fear, stay away and this is no good. Especially with the Abraham teaching, they have so much seeds that are weeds.

This is another seed that grew into a weed, now this weed lead many Christian of giving up the bible because they would judge it has having fear so therefore it cannot be true.

Yes we do have to fear God but most of all, Jesus came to teach us the way, he is the way. We are so loved and it is up to us to accept this love and to learn ourselves to truly love God with all of our heart.

When you don’t pray, you feel strong and powerful, when you pray and start to allow Jesus in your life, you realize you are nothing without him.

Love and blessings!

Yes but why should we fear moving our bodies slowly in sync with our breathing? Or meditating with breathing exercises? The Body is blessed and shall also be saved…

 

[Chantal25]

This isn’t about the body and exercise, it is about the new age teaching. The seed that is pass on to you and in time, could grow into weeds.

 

[Chantal25]

I have been reading a lot about the life of Saint and i found many common point of interest.

Their need as human would take the side track, they would devote themselves completely to Jesus/Holy Trinity. They will practice self denial, the virtue of humility and charity.

They would embraced suffering and devote themselves to please God, helps to save souls. They wouldn’t cease to pray so they stay in communion with God.

Saint Kateri, also devoted herself entirely to Jesus, after she died, even though that her skin was scarce from childhood chick pocks, her skin became beautiful.

Anyway, if you pray Mother Mary and ask her to show you the way to be Holy, she will helps you. Yoga won’t do this for you. It is a tragedy that Yoga is accepted as a great thing for children. The most important thing, is the pastoral for our youth, without forgetting the teaching of Jesus about doing to others what you want them to do to you.

 

[cheezey]

Yes but why should we fear moving our bodies slowly in sync with our breathing? Or meditating with breathing exercises? The Body is blessed and shall also be saved…

Thank you, as I am sure it as been mentioned (had to say this before reading entire thread),
not all those who follow the wonderful benefits of Yoga as caretaking of the body, follow Yoga as philosophy/religion/spirituality. The former does derive from the latter, but Yoga can be beneficial as body movement. Many have said that their back, etc. is so much better for it…
There is nothing demonic about wanting to tend to the temple God gave us.

 

[Chantal25]

Thank you, as I am sure it as been mentioned (had to say this before reading entire thread),
not all those who follow the wonderful benefits of Yoga as caretaking of the body, follow Yoga as philosophy/religion/spirituality. The former does derive from the latter, but Yoga can be beneficial as body movement. Many have said that their back, etc. is so much better for it…
There is nothing demonic about wanting to tend to the temple God gave us.

I cannot help to point more new age stuff in your reply, I am a former New Age teacher, i recognize the seeds.

I am learning through prayer that what is important is to have a good clean heart, so Jesus can be in us. Take care of your soul and heart as a priority.

Being right won’t do any good, but humble our self and allow God’s will to be.

I came to realize that this life is only a step, a necessary step to seek God, to know him and to love him. Mother Teresa said, when we die, we are born to eternal life. It is forever.

Works on your soul is the top priority. Sister Faustina saw the vision of this amazing field which everyone were signing and dancing, but sadly leaded them to this ravin and straight to turmoil. The path that was narrow and had thorn, leaded the soul to Heaven.

Having a beautiful soul, free from dirt is far more valuable. Kindness, prayer, compassion and love to our lord, will give you this beauty in so many way but most of all, remember that we are nothing and so little compare to our father in Heaven. We need most of all Christ always with us, always. I know that speaking for me, i cannot do anything without him, i am so weak and i am nothing, but he is the one that grant me graces to pursue this life the right way. Pray and humble yourself always.

All the best!

p.s. This life is only a garden to allow us to grow. It is up to us to seek God’s will so we can grow into this beautiful tree with abundant fruits. God will be interested in our fruits.

 

[cheezey]

I cannot help to point more new age stuff in your reply, I am a former New Age teacher, i recognize the seeds.

I am learning through prayer that what is important is to have a good clean heart, so Jesus can be in us. Take care of your soul and heart as a priority.

Being right won’t do any good, but humble our self and allow God’s will to be.

I came to realize that this life is only a step, a necessary step to seek God, to know him and to love him. Mother Teresa said, when we die, we are born to eternal life. It is forever.

Works on your soul is the top priority. Sister Faustina saw the vision of this amazing feel which everyone were signing and dancing, but sadly leaded them to this raven and straight to turmoil. The path that was narrow and had thorn, leaded the soul to Heaven.

Having a beautiful soul, free from dirt is far more valuable. Kindness, prayer, compassion and love to our lord, will give you this beauty in so many way but most of all, remember that we are nothing and so little compare to our father in Heaven.

All the best!

p.s. This life is only a garden to allow us to grow. It is up to us to seek God’s will so we can grow into this beautiful tree with abundant fruits. God will be interested in our fruits.

Nice post. Where is the new age seed in mine?

 

[Chantal25]

Nice post. Where is the new age seed in mine?

The part that you talk about the body being a temple. I don’t wish to go in details about it because i want to forget about all the new age that corrupted me from seeing the truth. I grieve often and deeply of the thought of all the hurt that i has caused to God, whom is pure love and only deserve to be loved.

Nothing wrong to take care of you and not to take your health for granted (Especially avoiding the sin of gluttony) but also, remember that we have this life only to allow all the good seeds to grow healthy and abundantly. For all goodness to grow and produce amazing and many fruits. The more you pray, read the bible, go to Church, the more you can gather what you need so you can grow as it please God. Jesus speaks through his priest, i always find the right message for me.

All the best

 

[cheezey]

The part that you talk about the body being a temple. I don’t wish to go in details about it because i want to forget about all the new age that corrupted me from seeing the truth. I grieves often and deeply of the thought of all the hurt that i has caused to God, whom is pure love.

Nothing wrong to take care of you and not to take your health for granted (Especially avoiding the sin of gluttony) but also, remember that we have this life only to allow all the good seeds to grow healthy and abundantly. For all goodness to grow and produce amazing and many fruits. The more you pray, read the bible, go to Church, the more you can gather what you needs so you can grow as it please God. Jesus speaks through his priest, i always find the right message for me.

All the best

I have every faith that you are and will be fine and in God’s good graces.
May God bless.

 

[Chantal25]

You are blessed because i know if i was to pass today, i would be in great trouble but i have faith that God will give me the time i need. This new age thing truly tarnished my soul, my prayer is for the ones involved is to get out of it while it is time and for NO new soul to get into the trap.

Blessings and love!

 

[cheezey]

You are blessed because i know if i was to pass today, i would be in great trouble but i have faith that God will give me the time i need. This new age thing truly tarnished my soul, my prayer is for the ones involved is to get out of it while it is time and for NO new soul to get into the trap.

Blessings and love!

And I should not have used the word temple. It is His, and in which the Holy Spirit lives and we should care for it and on this, I am sure we agree. If, though I certainly pray not! you were to pass today, you will be fine, for you show your face to His now. Besides, I will pray for you.

 

[Chantal25]

(((Thank you))), prayer are always welcome

I pray for you too!

 

[InJesusItrust]

Yes but why should we fear moving our bodies slowly in sync with our breathing? Or meditating with breathing exercises? The Body is blessed and shall also be saved…

Hindus call yogas paths to salvation. One of the yoga is the yoga of mastering ones body. Another yoga is about gaining esoteric wisdom and realizing that you are god.

You really can’t separate yoga from its spiritual roots.

It is like engaging in animistic chants and body movements and assuming that it is completely separate and will not have spiritual repercussions.

 

[godisgood77]

You really can’t separate yoga from its spiritual roots.

Forgive me for being curt… , but speak for yourself…There are many Priests, Bishops, Archbishops and Cardinals that beg to differ with this position. Like this Priest and Archbishop…

Yoga goes beyond Religion, Says Catholic Priest

November 06, 2012: A Catholic priest in Agra, whose book on yoga was recently released, said that the exercise goes beyond religion and is “truly universal.” Archbishop Albert D’Souza of Agra released Fr. John Ferreira’s latest book Health, Wealth and Happiness Through Yoga at St. Peter’s College in the city. “The book is a primer, aimed at popularizing the intricate knowledge of the esoteric science of yoga, which goes beyond religion and is truly universal,” Fr. Ferreira said.

He said that modern society, with its cup overflowing with stresses and a whole string of mental and physical ailments, stands in dire need of India’s knowledge of yoga. "Integrating yoga into the school curriculum will provide a holistic approach to education as a science that not only prepares a student for life, but supports the art of living well.

“Joyful living, drawn from the depths of one’s own life rhythm, according to the goal set by the Creator, is the foundation of health, wealth and happiness,” he added. In his message, which was read at the event, Cardinal Oswald Gracias said that through the prescribed postures and exercises, one’s all-around sense of well-being improves, allowing one to enter into himself so as to commune better with god.

Fr. Ferreira said that he has been a follower of many yoga gurus and did extensive research to produce the book. The book also includes views of Christian priests who have approved his yoga experiments. “This is significant since it is still regarded by many as basically a Hindu system,” he said.

 

[Prayer_Warrior]

Below are a few quotes from an interesting site which talks about why Christians should never do yoga. One thing that is particularly disturbing and potentially demonic is the yoga teaching on the serpent. Why would any Christian associate themselves IN ANY WAY with this? I don’t care if you do have back pain…it is better to take up your cross than to participate in this.

Not one to spread rumors that cannot be verified, I went to the Internet and put in the words Yoga and Serpent. Lots of entries popped up. Some of it was Christian-based warning against yoga. If you are a yoga enthusiast, you could easily brush these sites aside as fanatical. But you can’t brush aside the fact that actual yoga sites, announce the power of the serpent as part of the attraction. Here is an excerpt from one of many sites:

Kundalini (Divine Serpent Power) is a super power of our life.
Over here lies focused all energies of the body and mind.
Great Yogis, Rishis, Munis had discovered it.
They all proclaimed that Kundalini is the supreme energy.
It is the final step that helps us unite with God.
Divine Serpent Power is the super power of our life.
As a Christian, this should shout out… False god! One book on yoga sold through Amazon is even called The Serpent Power.

Looking at an excerpt from The Power of the Serpent, it’s easy to see that you could unwittingly participate in a class without understanding what is really taking place. Do you know what it means to pierce the Six Centres or regions (cakra) or Lotuses (padma) of the body? I don’t, but based on what I know, I think we should abstain. Here is an excerpt from the book:

“The power is the Goddess (Devi) Dundalini, or that which is coiled; for Her form is that of a coiled and sleeping serpent in the lowest bodily center at the base of the spinal column until by the means described She is aroused in that Yoga which is named after Her. Kundalini is the Divine Cosmic Energies in bodies…”

As an aside, I am disgusted with the lack of respect for what others call sacred. There are those who claim that yoga is just exercise. It is not, it is an important component of non-Christian religion. People have disrespectfully hijacked it from the religion(s) who has practiced it for thousands of years. For hindus, yoga is sacred. Those postures are prayer positions to hindu gods. Many hindus are absolutely mortified that the world has taken something that is sacred to them and used it for exercise. I don’t blame them. If someone were to take a Eucharistic Host and use it for a mid-morning snack, I’d be mortified. Of course, to them, It is nothing more than a cracker-- that is what they believe. But they are seriously, seriously mistaken. Just like Christians who do yoga are seriously, seriously mistaken.

“My people die from lack of knowledge” says the Lord.

 

[cheezey]

I understand the derivation et al; if I didn’t, I’d be concerned. I am not invoking a serpent, or any demons. I pray to God for pain relief so that I may continue to be a servant to Him. Cannot do that so much while writhing in pain and agony.

Blessings