CL writes: "A couple of people I know are considering a session with a gentleman (Yefim Shubentsov) known as the 'Mad Russian' (hypnotist?) in Brookline, MA to help quit smoking (bioenergetics?). I wanted to know how this stands in the eyes of the Catholic Church."
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A British hypnotist is putting the dark side of his craft on display as he teaches exotic dancers a special technique to open mens' minds to suggestion in order to glean more money from them.
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An Arizona jury convicted James Arthur Ray of three counts of negligent homicide in the 2009 deaths of three people who died while participating in a New Age sweat lodge ceremony.
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RM writes:
"Have your heard of TRX Training? It appears to be fine in that it apparently started with Navy seals. However, I was wondering if you had a better understanding of it's inspirations, influences, and anything else important. If this training is okay, then the question becomes is it ok to be supporting a pilates studio by taking just TRX training there. (I saw your comment on tending to think it's fine to belong to a gym - like a YMCA - and not participate in the questionable classes. However, is it likewise ok to take classes at a pilates studio - not a general gym - that offers TRX training? FYI it does not offer yoga.)"
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ER writes:
"I checked the New Age blog to see if you have any insight into the Redwall series. It is written by Brian Jacques and takes place during a middle ages-type era involving Abbey mice and other woodland creatures. The 'bad' guys are mostly rats. It is an older series, published in 1986. Are there any concerns with this type of fantasy series?"
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One of our most faithful blog readers, CF, just sent in this suggestion for people who want to work out without being pummeled with Eastern religious practices.
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BA writes:
"We ordered the popular P90X exercise DVDs. When we discovered yoga was part of the program we promptly shredded that DVD and substitute that day with stretching. Some of the exercises and even stretching positions bother me they just feel so 'yoga like'. Also, is Kenpo not a good idea?"
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CH writes:
"My question is about an energy therapy called 'Polarity Therapy'. Polarity Therapy is being done at the Catholic Church of my friend. I assumed that it was an OK therapy for Catholics because the Catholic Priest in charge of the Church and Nuns allow it and have treatments. I have doubts that it is an approved Catholic therapy."
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AF asks: "What about Tae Bo for exercise?"
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Authorities are investigating the possible link between the suicide of Florida high school student who was hypnotized by the school's principal the day before his death.
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