In addition to the controversy surrounding Hot Yoga founder Bikham Choudhury, the health risks associated with this particular type of yoga are getting renewed attention after experts warn of its dangers.
This is Part II of a two-part series documenting the experience of Priscilla de George, a devout Catholic woman who thought she would be safe if she prayed to Jesus and Mary while attending yoga classes, and whose life began falling apart shortly after she started the practice.
The "yoga wars" are hotter than ever, with both sides staking out their positions and hammering their tent pegs ever deeper into the ground, but for everyday people like 54 year-old Priscilla de George (not her real name), this isn't a matter of taking sides - it's a matter of life and death.
VV writes: "I'm a catholic school teacher and found out that some of my colleagues experienced yoga, Nia and QiGong. I informed them that this is new age and you can't call up the demonic in the name of Jesus and make it okay. The truth needs to be told. Your thoughts?"
by Monsignor Stephen RossettiThe woman in the story below wished to share her experience as a warning to others. She does not want others to "learn the hard way," as she did...
FC asks: “Do you know anything about face yoga?”
Hare Krishna devotees dancing and singingWe received a question from a reader who is concerned about a loved one who is Catholic and yet uses Hare Krishna beads, subscribes to Back to Godhead magazine and believes the mind can control our destiny. Can Catholics be involved in these activities?
Acroyoga (Photo courtesy of Wikicommons Images, Earl McGehee, CC BY-SA 3.0)JK writes: “I recently heard about a woman who suffered a horrendous injury from a type of yoga called acroyoga. Is this real yoga or another one of those spin-offs we hear about.”
KF writes: "As a former practitioner, I understand the dangers involved in . . . TM-style meditation, centering prayer and yoga. I'd especially like to see an article on the enormous damage that can be caused by 'kundalini' effects."
MR asks: "I'm wondering about Pilate. Is this exercise okay for Christians?"
