SMB asks: “I often see people engaging in yoga or other forms of eastern meditation with their fingers held in certain positions. What are they doing and do these finger positions have any meaning?”
MU writes: “What do you know about sword yoga? Is it real yoga? Are there any spiritual risks for a Catholic who wants to take a class in it?”
We recently received a call during EWTN’s Wacky Wednesday radio show about the ALO clothing line and whether or not it’s okay for Catholics to wear this apparel due to its focus on yoga.
We recently received an email from a reader who asked us to explain our position on Holy Yoga in light of several myths such as how Christianity was allegedly founded upon paganism, and how one's intentions are all that matters when performing yoga. Hopefully, our answers were able to clear up some misinformation about this controversial topic.
Image courtesy of Wikicommoms images, Garvit Khanna CC BY-SA 4.0TM writes: “I have a question to submit to you about an Indian dance called Bharata Natyam. I am of Indian origin, a practicing Catholic, and so is my family. . .
GS asks: “I was wondering if you could tell me the difference between joga and yoga. Is joga safe or just a “wolf in sheep’s clothing”? It is being introduced into my child’s catholic school health program. I have warning bells going off in my head- should I be concerned?”
TV writes: "I had heard that Pope Benedict said that Yoga is not a sin in itself but the worshiping of our bodies is sinful. Is there more you can share about our Catholic Church's teachings of yoga."
GG asks: “I have heard that the Barre3 workout incorporates yoga. Is this true?”
In addition to the controversy surrounding Hot Yoga founder Bikham Choudhury, the health risks associated with this particular type of yoga are getting renewed attention after experts warn of its dangers.
This is Part II of a two-part series documenting the experience of Priscilla de George, a devout Catholic woman who thought she would be safe if she prayed to Jesus and Mary while attending yoga classes, and whose life began falling apart shortly after she started the practice.
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