conceive the yoga as an exclusively physical exercise is a serious mistake. Jenny duBay She knows what she is talking about when she makes this statement, because she practiced it and has the title of certified trainer. She is currently preparing a book on domestic violence, of which she was a victim. And she is a contributor to Catholic media, such as Missio Deiwhere he has just written about yoga as a spiritual practice.
Why Catholics should not practice yoga
Yoga is a form of exercise, specifically stretching and deep breathing to relieve anxiety and stress. It’s good for him Body. And very good to calm the mind.
It doesn’t seem dangerous, does it?
Well… If that’s what yoga really is, then no. There is nothing wrong with stretch the body and practice deep, relaxing breaths to calm the nervous system. After all, our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 6:19). It’s great to take care of ourselves. Especially in times of high stress and trauma, self-care is essential.
The problem is that yoga is an eastern pagan spirituality. And it is an open door to alternative spiritualities.
open a door and beware.
Yoga cannot be separated from the spiritual energies inherent in its practice. Practicing yoga without incorporating Eastern pagan spirituality into the routine can’t really be called “yoga”. In this case, the person is limited to stretching and breathing.
Yoga is first mentioned in the Rigveda (one of the four sacred canonical texts of the Hinduism), dating to around 1000 BC Incorporates and intertwines breathing practices (pranayama) with meditation, mantras, asanas (the physical postures) and mudras.
In case you are not sure what a mudra is and think that you are not actively participating in Hindu spirituality when you practice yoga, a mudra is a sacred symbolic gesture of the hand designed to “deepen one’s practice and awaken the power of the divine,” according to the popular magazine yoga-journal. So yes, even the way you place your hands in a yoga pose has a spiritual component.
It is a common misconception in the Western world that yoga consists of physical postures and deep breathing, and nothing more. I have brought up this topic several times in Twitter and have invariably received the same misperceptions: people criticizing me for claiming that yoga is spiritual and catholics should avoid it. They claim that I am a narrow-minded and ignorant fool for even suggesting such a thing. These people claim that yoga is healthy for the body and that there is nothing wrong with it.
They make this false claim because they have been imbued with a Western interpretation of an Eastern spirituality. They see yoga from their isolated perspective without bothering to understand its deep spiritual roots, and the gods, goddesses, energies and spirits that intertwine in your practice.
It was in the centuries between 500 BC and 800 AD that yoga began to gain popularity. Buddhawho lived between the 6th and 4th centuries BC, developed the eightfold patha spiritual practice that today is considered a precursor to yoga sadhana (daily spiritual practice). The goal is to focus on the mind controlputting the physical body and consciousness under strict control to experience “nirvana”.
In other words, instead of focusing your mind on Christthe goal is to focus exclusively on the inner self.
hmm. That sounds a bit selfish. And she leaves the door open for all kinds of evil to enter, starting with eThe original sin, that of pride.
When the unclean spirit it comes out of man, wanders through arid places in search of rest and does not find it. So he says, “I’ll go back to my house where I came from.” And when he returns he finds it uninhabited, swept and arranged. Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits worse than himself and goes to live there; and the end of that man is worse than the beginning (Matthew 12, 43-45).
Jenny duBay. Photo: Twitter.
Though I grew up being catholic, I walked away from the church for nine sad and dark years. During that time, I got involved in a variety of dangerous spiritualities; I even went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in interfaith theology. (I have since redeemed myself by earning a bachelor’s degree in Catholic theology.) I also attended a yoga teacher training course to become certified yoga instructor.
I have learned a lot of things. For example, that yoga does not consist of asanas (physical postures). Yoga is much more than that.
Forks dangerous.
The body movements of yoga are important relatively minor in your practice, whether or not the person who thinks they “just work out” realizes it. It’s true that in the western world, yoga has become convoluted and contorted to the point that people think it’s just stretching, but sadly they are being misled by the darkness that wraps itself in a false aura of light (2 Corinthians 11:14).
Yoga is, above all, a spirituality. If you don’t realize or recognize it, if you think that yoga is just exercise, you have no idea what yoga is.
And you’re getting ready for a fall.
If yoga is authentically practiced, Hindu spirituality is practiced by default and false gods and goddesses are honored. Deities like the elephant Ganesha or the fearsome and demonic Kali are part of the yoga routine and its various asanas, mudras and inner mindsets, whether you realize it or not.
“Yoga is not an exercise regimen. The eight limbs of yoga provide a spiritual way of life designed to unite us with the totality of existence. In the West there is a tendency to focus attention on a single branch of yoga, the asanas or postures. This ancient science goes far beyond the mere physical aspects, delving into the connection between the mind, the body and most importantly, the spirit. The spiritual aspect of yoga can help yogis develop the integration of the inner self, as well as the unity with the Supreme Consciousness. And all begins with the body and the asanas or postures” (The Himalayan Yoga Institute).
Do you really want to connect with the “Supreme Consciousness”? What does that mean? Who are you summoning? Although it is of good will and with good intentions, it is easy to summon evil spirits, as yogic philosophy demonstrates. “Supreme Consciousness” means nothing more than a hoax at best, and a opening to demonic forces At worst.
Do not go there. Do not do it.
the popular magazine yoga-journal never skimps on promoting the spirituality of yoga. “Yoga is much more than a simple asana. This path can also take you on an inner journey to find your true Self.” Nevertheless, how can you find your “true self” if you eliminate the true God through pagan practices?
It can’t be done. It is impossible. you will only be opening doors that should never exist first.
Here’s another question I’m frequently asked: “Does that mean Catholics can’t stretch?”
Answer: no, of course not.
I stretch all the time. In fact, every day. I am a professional of fitness, someone who has made health and wellness his career. In 1999 I founded a company called Advanced Workouts, a business that I sold in 2015 so that I could write full time and study theology. However, during those sixteen years I provided consultations from fitnessI taught classes at various gyms, sold home workouts and equipment, and became a certified nutritional consultant. And, as I mentioned before, I even got so involved in yoga that I signed up for an extensive course to become instructor.
In other words, I know health. I know how Take care of my body -which is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 6,19)- and how to help others to learn to value the physical gift that God has given them.
This means that I also know about yoga. And stretching. And the crucial difference Between both.
“Yoga originated in ancient India as a form of religious practice that later developed into its own theological school. It is considered one of the six main orthodox schools of Hinduism. Yoga, as a Hindu theological school, is considered a form of mysticism, but it has the same goals as any school or tradition of Hinduism. Yogis, or yoga practitioners, aim to gain moksha wave deliverance from suffering samarathe cycle of birth, death and rebirth that is at the core of Hinduism” (Stephanie Hertzenberg, believenet).
Stretching exercises are good for the body. Yoga is something else. Photo: Anupam Mahapatra/Unsplash.
Catholics can and should stretch their bodies. There are many stretching techniques and movements that help improve flexibility, release muscle tension after intense training, and promote relaxation. It is not necessary to dedicate yourself to the practice of yoga to obtain these benefits.
Don’t think you’re practicing yoga simply because you’re stretching your thigh muscles or quads, twisting to lubricate your spine, or arching forward to ease your body’s pain after a hard crunch routine.
Do not unintentionally invite evil spirits to enter where you really don’t want them.
Please make exercise a regular part of your life. And after a tough routine, stretching is a must. If you want to take a deep breath to calm your anxiety nerves, feel free to do so; after all, God created your lungs. Breathe deeply and calmly, while praying inwardly in the name of Jesus.
There is nothing wrong with this, because it is not yoga. Yoga is copyright free on deep breathing and stretching. Realizing the difference is crucial.
Although the disintegration of the true spiritual and cultural roots of yoga may lessen the risk of practicing this type of pagan spirituality, it does not in any way eliminate it. Remember that evil disguises itself as light (2 Corinthians 11:14). Also remember that those who practice a diluted version of another culture’s spirituality are openly exposing themselves to the original roots of their spirituality. worship of a false god and to paganism.
Do not go there. Just don’t do it. some doors should not open never.
Translation of Verbum Expensive.
Advice from a former yoga instructor: “Don’t do it. Some doors should never be opened”