Catholics And Yoga

Should Catholics Practice Yoga? | Catholic Answers

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In analyzing whether it is prudent for Catholics to practice yoga, the place to start is in determining what yoga is. It’s not just a bodily pose, or even a series of bodily …

No, yoga does not contradict the teachings of Christianity.

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In short, yoga itself is not a religion. It can be religious, but when you see an elementary school teacher demonstrating tree posture to a group of 4-year-olds, it is probably just a method to...

So what about that yoga practice? - U.S. Catholic

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Ten ways to determine if a practice is compatible with your Catholic faith. Just because a spiritual practice comes from outside the …

Pope Francis Says Yoga Doesn't Lead Us to God - Catholic Online

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Catholics should not participate in any of the "spiritual" aspects associated with yoga, but technically can do the actual physical …

Is yoga a Catholic practice? | U.S. Catholic

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The guidelines specify that Reiki therapy is inappropriate for Catholic institutions, including health care facilities and retreat centers, …

What Is the Church’s Teaching on Yoga? | Franciscan Media

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Yoga began among people who believed in many gods and had no contact with God’s revelation contained in the Bible. When Catholics meditate and pray, they do so as members of a faith …

Catholicism and Yoga: What Does the Church Say? - Kitchen …

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There is not an official faith and morals based Catholic Church teaching on practicing yoga. Many holy priests and holy people can all weigh in, but the fact remains that yoga is a matter for an individual to …

5 Alternatives to yoga that Catholics can try - Aleteia

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At a time when yoga is being introduced in schools to help children with stress, focus, and behavioral issues, PrayerMotion is showing initial success in Catholic schools, but also works for...

What does the church say about Yoga? | Catholic Answers

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There are no other gods to invoke so in Yoga we are merely doing exercises to keep physically healthy. If someone is engaging in spirituality contrary to the Catholic faith …

Is Yoga Sinful? – Catholic Digest

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On the Internet I found lots of (unofficial) voices and blogs proclaiming that Catholics may not practice yoga, and that yoga is, spiritually speaking, extremely …