by Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
The woman in the story below wished to share her experience as a warning to others. She does not want others to “learn the hard way,” as she did…
Category Archives: Yoga
What Is Face Yoga?
FC asks: “Do you know anything about face yoga?”
Can Catholics Be Involved in Krishna Consciousness?
Hare Krishna devotees dancing and singing
We received a question from a reader who is concerned about a loved one who is Catholic and yet uses Hare Krishna beads, subscribes to Back to Godhead magazine and believes the mind can control our destiny. Can Catholics be involved in these activities?
Woman Paralyzed While Practicing Acroyoga
Acroyoga (Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Earl McGehee, CC BY-SA 3.0)
JK writes: “I recently heard about a woman who suffered a horrendous injury from a type of yoga called acroyoga. Is this real yoga or another one of those spin-offs we hear about.”
The Dangers of Kundalini Yoga
KF writes: “As a former practitioner, I understand the dangers involved in . . . TM-style meditation, centering prayer and yoga. I’d especially like to see an article on the enormous damage that can be caused by ‘kundalini’ effects.”
Is Pilates Okay for Catholics?
MR asks: “I’m wondering about Pilate. Is this exercise okay for Christians?”
Woman Quits Yoga After Injury
We received the following witness from a woman who was injured during the practice of yoga. As this blog details, physical injuries during yoga classes are surprisingly common. Consumers need to be made more aware of the very real possibility of these types of injuries!
What You Should Know About Yoga’s OM Chant
The Om symbol
The Om chant, which is often chanted three times at the start and finish of a yoga session, is far more than just a random sound. It is actually very complex and has deep meaning in the Hindu religion.
Testimony from Former Member of the Self-Realization Fellowship
Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952)
We recently received a very candid testimony from a former member of the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), which is supposedly about acquiring self-realization through yogic control of the mind and body, but members say it’s more like a cult. Thankfully, Our Lord rescued this member from the SRF through faith in the promises of the Miraculous Medal.
Former New Ager Breaks Free!
This fabulous witness was sent to us by a woman who was once very involved in the New Age but, thanks to God’s grace, found her way out of it.
