In the West, people tend to greet each other with a handshake and a “hello” – gestures which have no other meaning except common courtesy. But when it comes to the Indian greeting known as the Namaste bow, this is a whole different story.
Tag Archives: Yoga
Why Christians Should be Wary of Sword Yoga
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?”
If the Church Christianized Other Pagan Practices, Why Not Yoga?
VV writes: “I’m a catholic school teacher and found out that some of my colleagues experienced yoga, Nia and QiGong. I informed them that this is new age and you can’t call up the demonic in the name of Jesus and make it okay. The truth needs to be told. Your thoughts?”
Study: Altered States More Common Than You Think
A new study has found that a surprising number of people experience altered states of consciousness while practicing yoga, mindfulness, meditation and breathwork, and some of these experiences are very negative.
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.
Superbrain Yoga
Jackie sent us a link about SuperbrainYoga® “I know you have spoken on your broadcast before about how dangerous yoga is and how all the positions reflect some sort of praise to a false god. Does that include this Superbrain Yoga®? Or are they just calling this yoga, but it’s really just an exercise for the brain. I would love to try it, because I have a lot of trouble with my memory and focusing, but I don’t want to try it if it is only a gate into spiritual darkness.”
Budokon
VG asks: “Do you have any info on Budokon? A friend of mine does it and she is a Christian. From what I have read, it doesn’t seem compatible.”
Bishop Naumann on Christians and Yoga
Bishop Joseph F. Naumann, Archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas, offers this advice to parents who want to decrease the chances that their son or daughter will grow up to be a “none” – don’t sign them up for a yoga class.
Vatican Responds to Increasing Demand for Exorcisms
Due to a threefold increase in demand for exorcisms in Italy alone, and concerns about the skill level of today’s exorcists, the Vatican is planning to hold an international conference next month aimed at training more priests to meet the demand.
A Painfully Honest Yoga Testimony
“Yoga: A Cautionary Tale” is a poignant and very enlightening testimony about the practice of yoga by Catholic News Agency‘s Jenny Uebbing. On her popular Mama Needs Coffee blog, she documents a long journey of discovery about yoga that began with her own practice and ended with a frightening confrontation with her past.
