So Should a Christian Take Up Yoga?

I was discussing with a Jehovah's Witness about choices of exercises to keep fit and the subject of Yoga was brought up.

She pointedly said that: "No, for all the religious connections involved with it, I don't think I'll want to do Yoga!"

I was sort of taken aback at the narrow-mindedness, but...I had to agree though that yeah with the chants, incense and psychic powers that one could tamper with while doing certain poses, breathing or abdominal exercises (etc...trust me, I'm speaking from experience here)...she might have a point you know...

However, I do believe that if one simply does the exercise aspect of it, I mean like a Yoga class at the local YMCA (or any gym) or Pilates or even the royal court exercises....a direct Yoga-esque descendant, I don't think it's that harmful for a Christian.

Hey, just about any stretch looks like Yoga really you know, so what don't stretch...let's try to apply some common sense folks...


Anyone care to comment?


To Health


Aje

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Yoga to the Rescue

Ever wonder why Russell Simmons, Madonna, Sting and several others swear by the power and efficiency of Yoga...?

Well, quite simply, it's because it works...and works well.

I actually find myself these days rushing home after work to make sure I get some Yoga in, even if it's just the sun salutations to relive the stress of the day and loosen up for the night.

For working the tired muscles, restoring flexibility and tons of other benefits, I would highly recommend Yoga for anyone.

Now, being of the christian faith, I do understand that some people may frown on the use of it, well...if you don't want to be open-minded, try it's direct cousin...Pilates or the Royal Court exercises.

Either way, the bottom line is stretch, strike a pose and breathe.

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A stubborn friend now takes Beginners Yoga

"Man that's a thing for girls..." was the comment I used to get without a fail from a friend...Bryan when I told him I used to do Yoga.

Turns out after the constant drain of back pain and sore joints, the same cat had to take his butt to the Yoga Class downstairs in his gym.

After the first 1 or 2 classes, he told me just the other day over the phone that he never would have believed Yoga was so challenging.

"I can bench 250 pounds..." He boasted: "But I can't even hold downward facing dog for a minute?!"

Well, he now believes like many that without the flexibility, poise and strength that only Yoga (or admittedly its close relative can give...), one cannot truly attest to being fit!

So are you still on the fence...just give Yoga one shot and you, like Bryan will see why it NEEDS to be in your lifestyle...albeit little.

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