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Alternatives to Yoga | Mel | Thursday, December 8, 2011 |
Question: Dear Brother, |
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Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r)
Mel: There is no such thing as a "Christian" alternative to Yoga. The problem with Yoga is not just what or who one meditates upon. The very postures are designed to align one's "Ch'i" with the "cosmic energy". This is not just my opinion that Yoga cannot be Christianized. Even Crl Jung, who was into the occult, warns about Yoga:
Yoga Masters from India also make the point that Yoga under any other name is still Yoga. I recommend that people read the article, Yoga Renamed Is Still Hindu by Subhas R. Tiwari, a professor at the Hindu University of America and graduate of the famed Bihar Yoga Bharati University with a master's degree in yoga philosophy. Also of interest are the words in an Open Letter to Evangelicals about Hindu evangelization:
Consider these words a warning: A small army of yoga missionaries - hatha, raja, siddha and kundalini - beautifully trained in the last 10 years, is about to set upon the western world. They may not call themselves Hindu, but Hindus know where yoga came from and where it goes. Also refer to the article, Former Hindu guru Rabi Maharaj, No part of Yoga can be separated from the philosophy behind it by Marie Anne Jacques. Other reads are from the Church, Some Aspects of Christian Meditation and A Christian Reflection on the New Age. I would advise not participating in PraiseMoves and Wholy Fit, and any other program advertised as a "Christian alternative to Yoga". Yoga under any other name is still Yoga. Stick with traditional exercises. God Bless, For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.
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