Is Yoga Bad For Christians?

The jury is still out, but here a a few opinions I have on it. To read the full blog or to find a link to the article I mentioned in this clip, join the conversation on the blog: http://liveinthenameoflove.blogspot.com/2010/01/friday-video-post-yoga-and-me...

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[Redeemed52597]

Former Yoga practioner Laurette Willis claims, "“These are postures that are offered to the 330 million Hindu gods. Yoga postures really are; they are offerings to the gods. If you do these postures and you do this breathing technique and this meditation, then you will be accepted by a god, little “G.” See article titled "Should Christians Do Yoga" at CBN.com

[Redeemed52597]

If you do additional research I think you will find that Yoga masters teach the foundation of Yoga is Hindu spiritualism which manifests through physical postures. Therefore, the way I see it, going to a Yoga class is akin to going to a Hindu “church service” meant to open the doors into a spiritual world that is NOT of Jesus Christ or the one true God.

For more info on Hinduism and Yoga search Google Videos for “God’s of the New Age”

[djfikticius12461]

Your mad smart on this..I agree with you but at the same time I agree with Mark Driscoll..Id do nothing to serve another deity...i dont think its neccesarily "demonic" especially since many people dont know the background to it but 1. im a dude who doesnt do yoga and 2. I meditate on my Bible

[TheOptimusprime9]

@Soul7Patrol Ridiculous. I suppose you don't celebrate Christmas or easter because they come from pagan origins as well? Well, I will continue to look for the good in all people and the good in all beliefs. 1 Thess. 5:21 "Test everything. Hold on to the good." Good wants you to find the good in all things. There is good in yoga and I will cling to it because everything that is good comes from God.

[Soul7Patrol]

Now flee from me your debate is weak and your deceived

[Soul7Patrol]

@TheOptimusprime9 Wow your blind and a carnal christian, yoga comes from hinduism and too the bible it rebukes another gospel thats from the devil Galations 1:6-9, and your a christian and saying its ok to meditate on the moon and yoga practise and focus on deceiving satanic spirts and you say thats ok, Humble yourself because your digging yourself into a hole and in my eyes your just as blind as the ladys on this video and thats very poor standends as a christian!!! DO SOME REAL WORK FOR GOD

[TheOptimusprime9]

@Soul7Patrol So it's not hypocritical for you to tell me to repent, but it is when I mention you need repentance too? Yah, I cuss from time to time. I'm working on it. That has no relevance to the discussion we were having about the permissibility of yoga in the Bible. Bottom line, doing yoga is ok. You can do yoga and still be devoted to God.

[Soul7Patrol]

@Soul7Patrol LOL i need too repent, your not a very smart are you...I was reading your comments on other videos and your cussing lol mmmmm dont be a hypocrite!!!

[TheOptimusprime9]

@Soul7Patrol also, 2 Peter doesn't say physical, it says "Every effort." So physical practices would be included in that in order to glorify God in your body.

[TheOptimusprime9]

@Soul7Patrol Those verses weren't in reference to yoga you dork. They were in reference to how physical fitness is part of self mastery. And of course these scriptures don't refer to yoga. In fact, yoga is nowhere mentioned in the Bible at all, so you stop twisting the Bible and pretending it forbids yoga. You are hijacking a religion of tolerance with your closed minded attitude towards other cultures. Believe all things, hope all things. Seek the good in all things. Repentance is for you too.

[Soul7Patrol]

@TheOptimusprime9 Lol 2 Peter 1:5-6 doesnt say physical dont twist the bible to preach a lie! yoga is from hinduism and we as christians dont part take is spiritualism because thats satanic..I Corin 6:19-20 has nothing to do with yoga lol 2 Corin 6:17 states clearly stay away from unclean things and yoga is not for true saints of GOD!! Romans 5:1 says we have peace in Jesus Christ...........and if you need yoga then your walk is weak and your deceived!!! REPENT.

[TheOptimusprime9]

@Soul7Patrol Easily.

1Cor 6:19-20 -Your body is God's temple. Glorify God in your body.

2Peter 1:5-6 - Make every effort (including physical) to grow in faith, virtue, knowledge, self control, godliness ect.

Deut 13:15 - Neglecting to care for your body through excessive self indulgence can lead to the rejection of the Rock of your salvation.

So you see, physical mastery is a righteous cause :). Namaste