Why Yoga Is Not Christian

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...

Is Yoga Sinful? | Desiring God

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The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit language and means merger or union. The ultimate aim of that philosophy is to strike a balance between mind and body and attain a …

12 Reasons Why Yoga is NOT Good for Christians - PraiseMoves

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12 Reasons Why Yoga is NOT Good for Christians 1. Yoga is Dedicated to a different lord (“Lord Shiva the Destroyer” in Hinduism, known as “the first yogi”). You can... 2. Yoga …

The Christian Yoga Myth - YogaFaith

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Not all Christians or yogis will agree with Christian, or faith-based yoga, but we are to walk in love and grace without judging how others pray or worship. Yoga is an individual …

Can Christians Do Yoga? (Is It A Sin To Do Yoga?) 5 Truths

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Yoga takes away from the glory of God and it says everything is God. To connect to God you need Jesus. With yoga you’re trying to be one with God instead of being the …

Why Yoga is NOT for Christians (the short form) | PraiseMoves

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While many know that yoga originated in India, few realize it is part of the Hindu religion. Those who think yoga is little more than a series of stress-relieving stretching exercises …

Is Yoga A Sin? Why Should Christians Not Do Yoga?

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Yoga Somehow Make Christians Drop Their Belief In God What may happen if a Christian pursues this spiritual exercise? They may be convinced or suggested to become non …

How should a Christian view yoga? | GotQuestions.org

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Yoga originated with a blatantly anti-Christian philosophy, and that philosophy has not changed. It teaches one to focus on oneself instead of on the one true God. It …

The Truth About Yoga | Today's Christian Woman

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Numerous Christian women have told Laurette they decided to quit yoga after learning about its Hindu roots. It's a hard decision for those who've invested many years and …

Warning: Christianity and Yoga Do Not Mix! – Christian Ministries ...

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There should be no doubt about it; yoga is completely antithetical to a biblical worldview. It is a 2,000-year-old Hindu religious practice designed for very specific spiritual and occult …