Is it ok to do yoga and be a christian?

2/11/2019 9 Comments

Is it ok to do yoga and be a christian?

In May, F.R.O.G. Pose is honored to be asked back to be part of the Sole to Soul Therapeutic Yoga Weekend Retreat. If you didn't get a chance to attend the first time, please allow your soul, your soles, and yourself the opportunity to join in May!

We laughed and we cried: it was a roller coaster of emotion, worship, stretching and learning. This was definitely my kind of "retreat." Rather than sitting in a chair, simply listening to a speaker all day, we could invite the Holy Spirit into our entire beings with movement on our mats. It was great!

One of my students admitted that although she enjoyed yoga as a physical practice, she worried if it was "right" for a Christian. I've heard this many times since I began my yoga journey. Once I had a woman sign up for my class on Meet Up to later let me know her pastor forbade it and that she wouldn't be attending. And in a general sense, I get a feeling the local churches are uncomfortable with the idea because we first saw yoga come out of India about the same time as the life of Christ. Is yoga a religion? No.

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19)? What does it mean when we are called to meditate on His word? Being healthy and fit is how we maintain the temple and doing a contemplative practice such as Christian stretching is how we merge fitness with meditation. Even the word yoga translates to yoke.

Let your intention be for Christ in all you do! To quarrel over disputable matters such as circumcised vs uncircumcised, meat vs vegetables, Christian yoga vs skiing, is the type of self judgement that divides the church and confuses our faith. All sports have been provided by our creator and he wants us to be happy and healthy so we can serve and love others.

So, if you've been holding back on trying Christian yoga because you don't want to jeopardize your position in heaven, don't fret as we focus solely on Christ at Frogpose.

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Somayaji Suramanyam Rajagopalan link

7/14/2019 09:27:49 am

From FROG POSE => (1) Is yoga a religion? No.--(2) Even the word yoga translates to yoke. (3) Christian yoga

ssrvj=> is Frog Pose Democratic ? --or -No Alternate views are not Tolerated ?

ssrvj => (1) Is yoga a religion? =Yes -YOGA is 100% Religion -Yoga Religion is Not Compatible with (a) Judaism (b) Christianity (c) Islam ---Bhagavat Gita 18-78 => यत्र योगेश्वरः कृष्णो --तत्र श्रीर्विजयो भूतिर्ध्रुवा नीतिर्मतिर्मम।।B.G.18.78।।=> Where Bhagavan Sri.Krishna,the GOD of YOGA is there --there I Sanjaya have No doubt that both Wealth(श्रीR) and Victory (र्विजयो) are Bound to be there --Do Christians -who Practice Yoga - accept that Bhagavan Sri.Krishna is their God,when they Practice YOGA ? --or -Do they reject Bhagavat Gita ?
Frog Pose =>(quote) "Even the word yoga translates to yoke" (en-quote) -----ssrvj => The word YOGA does Not Translate to "Yoke"--this is a False Information /LIE / Ignorance of Sanskrit Language --"Yuj" is Root Word (Dhaatup)--ONE of 25 meanings of Yuj is Yoking --From this Root word "Yuj" 100s of Words can be constructed like => Yoga(m) - Yuktham (Union) - Yukthi (Strategy) -Yojana (Planning) -Yogyaa (Honest Person ) -Ayogyaa (Dishonest person) --Ayoga (Lose Link) --So YOGA is not Yoke --this is Fraud /Lie

Bhagavat gita -6-28 => "युञ्जन्नेवं सदाऽऽत्मानं योगी विगतकल्मषः।--सुखेन ब्रह्मसंस्पर्शमत्यन्तं सुखमश्नुते।।B.G.6.28।। => (meaning) --When a Person -24/7 -365*25 days in a Year -Constantly "In Union" (YOGA) with his /her "SELF" & free from "Sins" --he /she is Called a "YOGI" --According to Maandookya Upanishad -1-2-Atharva Vedam => अयम् आत्मा ब्रह्म ( Ayam Aahmaa Brahmann) => This My very Self is Brahmann --This Principle Christianity does NOT Approve --If Christianity Approves ,then the Whole Bible has to be re-written --So a Sinless (Vikatha Kalmasha) "YOGI" --due to his /her Constant "UNION" => YOGA with Brahmann,Experiences Immense Pleasure /Eternal Bliss -because of that Eternal Bliss only,he /she is called a "YOGI" --A YOI is also called => Brahma Sparsa Aanandha Anubhoothi" --So-Please be Sincere to God-like Jesus Christ /Bible --or-- be Sincere to God Krishna /YOGA Religion --Christian Yoga is Oxymoron

Tiffany Kelpsch

7/29/2019 04:47:44 pm

Light & love & so much gratitude for this post.
For I have considered those same things, but in my heart and my soul , when I practice yoga both on and off my matt, I always feel and connect with him & with my relationship with him, discerning my true calling and what brings me comfort from PTSD, depression, & anxiety.. and gives me physical & mental focus to be healthy so I can do my favorite job in the world, more like the greatest blessing and an amazing teacher by the way, Her name is Angelyn, she’s Autistic and has a heart for God, and to me I feel like I’m reminding myself like heyyyyy girl , Jesus used prisoners to set the captives free, and being a single mom, trying to figure out why your child physically is in pain because of clothing. Her voice is rare, but it’s beautiful. At this age Autistic teens tend to mimic their peers, and mask how they are feeling because they simply don’t know how to express themselves like we do. It breaks my heart from the lack of awareness of Autism and authentic acceptance about something that’s proven too increase, and we don’t know why?? Anyway sorry sorry sorry, rant over, judgement is God alone & I refuse to be fake & I don’t just sit in Church on Sunday’s & be another hipocrit in this world. I have seen such darkness my breath should be gone from my body... but I am a yoga 🧘🏼‍♀️ practicing Christian, mother, loving, serving, princess of the most high & I strive to help my Angelyn let her self be led by the Lord, stand firm on his word, live what you love & loving God & yoga, well = transformation, honoring our temples as sacred women=joy=physical strength=hope=connection=community =beyoutiful= your purpose connected spiritual consciousness =peace=faith= Love. That’s the enlightenment spiritually, you feel the calling, the connection, the piece that you’ Been Missin! All that speaks of is Living an authentic
Intentionally Holy Spirit uplifting us & another amazing opportunity to plant seeds of him in everyone & everything we encounter & being open about our true selves, helps others, and the seeds sometimes grow and how amazingly beautiful do I feel when I share that. Depth.. you have to be willing to do the unraveling of yourself to face whatever ails you... it’s a load of work... but in order to grow and move forward in life we all have to let Go & Let God. Be firmly rooted in him while we learn to flow with life, being love & sharing it.. healing, comfort, peace, joy, spiritual growth, abundantly blessed... he wants and dreams for us to have ALL THAT AND MORE!!! I think Faith Based Yoga is super awesome!! I’m a yogi & I love God!! Thanks so much for this post. Its all about the journey while having my eyes On Him 🙏🏻🧘🏼‍♀️NAMASTE

S.S.Rajagopalan link

9/7/2020 07:54:16 am

(quote) " From FROG POSE => (1) Is yoga a religion? No.--(2) Even the word yoga translates to yoke. (3) Christian yoga

ssrvj=> is Frog Pose Democratic ? --or -No Alternate views are not Tolerated ?(en-quote )

This Quote itself is Exibition of Ignorance of FROG POSE Yoga --Please Discuss > if Frog Pose Yoga is Genuinely "Demcratic " (ROFL)

ssrvj => (1) Is yoga a religion? =Yes -YOGA is 100% Religion -Yoga Religion is Not Compatible with (a) Judaism (b) Christianity (c) Islam ---

I am NOT Contesting the FACT that God-Like Sri.Jesus Christ is an Avathaaram ( Incarnation of God in Human 3-D-Body frame and descended on Earth for a Specific Spiritual /Religious Purpose) as Bhagavan Sri.Krishna tells in Bhagavat Gita - - "Parithraanaaya Saadhunaam " => In order to Protect > naive people weak psyche -who are exploited by others -The path of YOGA is NOT mentioned in BIBLE and in ALL of its Commentaries -Many Christian Clergy have said Time & Again that YOGA is NOT compatible with BIBILICAL Christianity , because in Dhaarmic Religions YOGA (UNION with Bhagavan Sri.Krishna /Sri.Vishnu ) is a Path of Salvation /Liberation -which is NOT acceptable to VERY DEVOUT BIBILICAL CHRISTIANS --YOGA is NOT a Physical EXERCISE --That Statement is >100% FRAUD

Padhanjali Yoga Sutram -Samaadhi Paadham -3-1-23 > सूत्र=> ईश्वरप्रणिधानाद्वा।।1.23।।=> Isvara Pranidhaanaathva => Doctrine of Total Surrender to ISVARA

ईशानः सर्व विध्यानां ईशवरःसर्व भूतानां=> Lord ZIVAA is is the Eesaana Vidhya (Prayer worthy) among 64 Vidhyas -Lord Zivaa is the Supreme Contrller of All Living beings > having a >3-D- Body Frame

Wll Devout Bibilical Christians >accepting God-Like-Sri ,Jesus Christ as their SAVIOR -If the Answer >YES< then Christians can Practice YOGA -No impediment --Otherwise those who Practce YOGA do not accept God-like Sri.Jesus Christ as their Messiah -Let us continue our Discussion

Elizabeth

10/25/2020 09:24:50 am

Skiing....sport...yes...
Yoga...no...not a sport...this is an eastern religious practice that Christians should not be participating in. There are many testimonies of people participating in yoga for extended periods that suffer negative mental and physical side effects from the practice. At first it feels good then the deeper you go the worse it gets. Yes Paul did say not to dispute but he also said all things are lawful but not all things are helpful. Be faithful to God by not getting involved or mixing in other religions and he will see your faithfulness.

Yahshayah_ link

1/13/2021 12:39:23 pm

We appreciate your truth its healing power

MichaelW

7/6/2021 08:46:18 am

Do you not know that so many of the same stretches that athletes use are the exact same stretches used in yoga? Do some research. I am a senior citizen, have taken hundreds of yoga classes and there has not been one instructor who has used them as a religious practice. If more senior citizens and general public did more exercise that strengthens and continues mobility and well being, then it would increase their ability to prevent falls and serious injury and a longer lifespan. I am a Christian, and a former professional athlete. I had ACL surgery from an injury I received while playing my sport at one point in my life and I certainly wouldn't tell my orthopedic surgeon that I refused to do the rehabilitation stretches because they are against my religion. Check it out, some of those same rehab stretches/ exercises are the same used in yoga.

Frogpose

7/6/2021 09:18:48 am

MW - Thanks for the comment. I was just speaking with an aging friend last night about remaining mobile and keeping balanced and upright. Keep the faith and keep moving! Hope to have you in class sometime. God bless you.

Yahsharalah link

1/13/2021 12:35:53 pm

Thus says Yah learn not the way of the heathen jeremiah 10 come out of the pagan practices and return to Yah

David Heard link

3/14/2021 09:01:30 am

An interesting topic that I find thought-provoking in a discussion, this is a subject which needs to be addressed for further matters.

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