Since we began this blog in 2009, I can’t tell you how many times we have received mail from people asking us to show them where we can find a prohibition against yoga, Reiki, and other New Age practices in Scripture. Because it’s not there (of course), the person feels that it is safe to assume no prohibition exists.
Tag Archives: Christian yoga
Christian Yoga is Syncretism
SA writes: “I am in a dilemma…I have spoken personally to my Parish Priest about my concerns about [Christian] Yoga taking place now 3 times a week in our community hall. Some parishioners attend the yoga sessions. I have prayed for about 3 years to see yoga removed, to no avail… I personally know the dangers of Yoga, having practiced it for about 3 years, but have renounced and confessed my taking part in yoga. Nobody seems to be bothered… Can you please give me some guidance, I do not know what to do now…”
Is Ignatian Yoga Okay for Catholics?
We recently had a question about Ignatian Yoga, which is described as being an integration of Ignatian spirituality and yoga. Is this okay for Catholics?
What About Yahweh Yoga?
LT writes: “I am just curious if you have heard of Yahweh yoga? Seen poster with Women’s bible study and Yoga retreat? Does this seem strange?”
Anglican Priest: “Jesus is Lord – Yoga is not.”
Rev. Dr. Ed Hird
The Reverend Dr. Ed Hird, an Anglican priest and long-time yoga practitioner, finally wrote the article he has been “intentionally avoiding” for years and admits that he now knows why yoga is so much more than just exercise.
More “Christian” Yoga
CF writes: “I am shocked over the ‘A Different Kind of Yoga’ article published this week in the Arlington Catholic Herald! It even states that ‘because of its foundation in Hinduism, yoga can be a controversial topic in Catholic circles’! This article also quotes from Father John Hardon calling yoga ‘incompatible’ with Catholicism due to its pantheistic origins. Just what about the First Commandment “I am the LORD thy God – thou shalt have no strange gods before Me’ does our diocese not understand?”
