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Can Christians do yoga?
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Olivia Shone2024-01-03T09:00:00
Yoga is a contentious issue amongst Christians - is it ok or does it open us up to demonic influences connected to the exercise? Olivia Shone has done her research, and here are her findings.
Yoga is a big issue for some whilst for others it’s no big deal. It has been a big deal for myself as I have seriously questioned, prayed and considered it whilst also discerningly practising it over the last twelve years. There are those who don’t touch yoga and it is a personal decision on which the bible offers no clear guidelines. However, I have found slow mindful movement (which is largely how I see modern postural yoga) to be beneficial for my body and my mental health and also for my spiritual life.
My own foray into practising yoga came when my regular exercise teacher announced she was bringing some yoga postures into our classes. I prayed for protection and discernment and barely noticed anything different to the usual routines.
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