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Are Somatic Exercises Okay?

TV asks: “Just need a quick yes or no. Have been following your new age practices series. Was doing "Catholic" yoga. . .  stopped that, got cleansed,  but how about Somatic Exercises? They do have a "cat stretch" routine that doesn't resemble yoga at all that I can see. But want to know before I start. I need something slow and gentle for health reasons.”

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Is it a Gym, or a Hindu Temple?

ST writes: "With all the new age classes;(yoga, tai chi, pilates), and martial arts;(tai chi, karate), taking place at the YMCA and any health club I've looked into, I avoid going to them even to ride a stationary bike or walk on the treadmill. People think I'm crazy, but I don't want to be in an environment that will put my soul in danger. That is most important. I was told by a priest that as long as I don't participate in these classes, that it would be OK to work out in these facilities. I'm not feeling that he is correct. What do you think?"

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Karate and the Martial Arts

Charles writes: "I have a question about Karate, is it considered New Age? Many people send their children to Karate for discipline, confidence, and self-esteem and they say it helps them so much!  What are your thoughts on this?"

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The Feldenkrais Method

CF writes: "I live in an over 55 community that is constantly promoting yoga and other 'fitness' programs. The newest program being offered to the seniors is the Feldenkrais Method . . . Are you familiar with this method of fitness? Is this another 'New Age' type program? I looked on the website and it sure looks like one to me. What concerns me the most is that no “religious” activities are allowed at the Club House, no services or Bible studies, yet they offer several of these “yoga” type programs. Would you be so kind as to help me address this?”

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Kyokushin Karate

CB asks: "Someone recently asked me if Martial Arts was included in the New Age, in particular the Kyokushin Karate method. He knows someone heavily involved in this and wanted to find out if there was a problem with it.  Could you please let me know if you have a booklet on this aspect, or any information about whether this is dangerous to The Catholic Faith?"

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