May I mix prayer with yoga-type postures?

[cfgslp]

I like to practice basic yoga moves as exercise, but I’ve found that I actually like to incorporate prayer with my yoga. Saying the “Our Father” and meditating on each phrase as I move through my yoga routine, including the deep breathing, I feel brings me into deeper awareness of the meaning of the words. Is this in any way opposed to Catholic teaching?

 

[Fr.Vincent_Serpa]

Hi,

Praying with your body is most appropriate for Christians. In the Eastern Church they often incorporate the Jesus Prayer with breathing. The Liturgy incorporates bodily jestures with prayer.
I use my body to pray the Liturgy of the Hours every day as a Dominican. We kneel, sit, stand and bow throughout the various hours. Go to it!

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.