What Does The Catholic Church Teach About Yoga

Should Catholics Practice Yoga? | Catholic Answers

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The practice of yoga leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness.” So yoga is at its essence a spiritual discipline. That spiritual work is rooted in a belief that consciousness, or more simply awareness, is the …

What does the church say about Yoga? | Catholic Answers

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What does the church have to say about Yoga? Answer: The Church does not address Yoga specifically. If the breathing and body positions are simply done for exercise and …

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

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[The Catechism of the Catholic Church says] ‘Sin is an abuse of freedom that God gives to created persons so that they are …

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

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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 community that …

No, yoga does not contradict the teachings of Christianity.

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The teachings of the Catholic Church reflect a similar interreligious conclusion. When I was discerning whether or not to practice yoga based on critics’ perceptions, this same theme appeared...

Pope Francis Says Yoga Doesn't Lead Us to God

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Catholics should not participate in any of the "spiritual" aspects associated with yoga, but technically can do the actual physical exercises. However, many people who practice yoga caution that it is …

Library : The Exercise of Religion: Yoga | Catholic Culture

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Diocese of Colorado Springs, November 16, 2007. A question that comes to mind for Catholics when it comes to the practice of yoga is whether it is okay to use …

Catholicism and Yoga: What Does the Church Say?

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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 …

Should Catholics Practice Yoga and T’ai Chi? - Catholic …

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The Catechism of the Catholic Church addresses the subject of meditation in four short paragraphs (nos. 2705-08). The Catechism notes that there are different …

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...