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.
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Downward Facing: The Dark Side of Yoga (Part II)
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.
Downward Facing: The Dark Side of Yoga (Part 1)
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.
If the Church Christianized Other Pagan Practices, Why Not Yoga?
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?”
Disaster on a Yoga Mat
by Monsignor Stephen Rossetti
The 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…
What Is Face Yoga?
FC asks: “Do you know anything about face yoga?”
Can Catholics Be Involved in Krishna Consciousness?
Hare Krishna devotees dancing and singing
We 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?
Woman Paralyzed While Practicing Acroyoga
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.”
The Dangers of Kundalini Yoga
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.”
Is Pilates Okay for Catholics?
MR asks: “I’m wondering about Pilate. Is this exercise okay for Christians?”
