Why Is Yoga Against Religion

No, yoga does not contradict the teachings of Christianity.

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2021/08/23/catholic-christian-yoga-prayer-241079

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...

Why Schools Are Banning Yoga - The Atlantic

https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2018/09/why-schools-are-banning-yoga/570904/

By removing yoga’s more superficial aspects (such as Sanskrit words and symbols), yoga can still have mindfulness and be appreciated for its benefits beyond physical exercise, …

Is yoga a religion? | Live Science

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So is yoga a religion? It’s a reasonable question to ask, especially as they may have also knelt on their mat with closed eyes and chanted ‘OM’ in front of a statue of …

Is Yoga a Religion? Let's Talk About Yoga & Faith

https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/spirituality/lets-talk-about-yoga-faith/

The statement also explains yoga’s connection—or lack thereof—to religion: “Yoga does not adhere to any particular religion, belief system, or community.” Anyone …

Is Yoga Sinful? | Desiring God

https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/is-yoga-sinful

A Catholic blogger says Christians shouldn’t do yoga.

https://www.vox.com/2018/2/3/16964714/catholic-blogger-christians-yoga-matt-walsh

Yoga, like the wellness industry more broadly, has become a form of secular “religion,” even as that religiosity is inseparable from the capitalist economic structures that make it so...

12 Reasons Why Yoga is NOT Good for Christians

https://praisemoves.com/about-praisemoves/why-a-christian-alternative-to-yoga/12-reasons-why-yoga-is-not-good-for-christians/

Yoga has a spiritual nature that is psychic and metaphysical. This is one reason why experts, such as Professor Subhas Tiwari of the Hindu University of America says, “Yoga is Hinduism.” Professor Tiwari also …

Yoga can leave you injured, psychotic and a Hindu, Christian …

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/apr/17/alabama-yoga-ban-public-schools-christian-groups

“Yoga is a very big part of the Hindu religion, and if this bill passes then instructors will be able to come into classrooms as young as kindergarten and bring …

Yoga and religion: the “is yoga against my religion” debate

https://www.bodyandmindbymuna.com/2020/02/13/yoga-and-religion-the-is-yoga-against-my-religion-debate/

From the origins of yoga to the meditative state some people achieve, there are a quite a few reasons people believe practicing yoga goes against their religious beliefs. In an effort to practice religious …

Pope Francis Says Yoga Doesn't Lead Us to God

https://www.catholic.org/news/health/story.php?id=59107

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 …