Be prepared to defend your faith. Check out the other topics from our index page links below. MacGregor Ministries, A Christian Outreach to those trapped in cult groups. Book shops and libraries are full of yoga books. Doctors, clergy, teachers, and professional people practice it.
Yoga claims to work on the muscular, glandular, and physical nervous systems.
Wonderful physical and emotional benefits are promised. Indeed, yoga is a complex subject, with many different types, but this tract will be confined to the Christian perspective. Many Christians practicing yoga have expressed indignation when its connections to Hinduism and Eastern Mystical Religions are pointed out. Some Christians even declare that when they are relaxing or practicing yoga postures, they keep their thoughts on Jesus, and are therefore protected. Both Christians and yoga teachers are heard to loudly deny that yoga is any kind of a religion, but rather a beneficial exercise.