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Traditional Catholic Faith => Catholic Living in the Modern World => Topic started by: lapetitefleur on February 13, 2018, 10:01:25 AM
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I am not sure if there is a post on this, but I was wondering if it is permissible for a woman to attend a yoga class that is solely for exercise. I should ask a priest, but probably won't get around to it today. I have been stressed out lately with toddlers and expecting again (lack of sleep, naturally), and I would like to just get out of the house once during the week to do something for myself and keep me from becoming angry with the children. Obviously if I sensed the remotest bit of 'spiritual garbage' in the class, I would leave, but it seems to just be an exercise class. When I first converted I would have said absolutely no to yoga, but now am really needing an hour to myself and to just stretch my muscles! Please let me know if you have heard a priest's opinion on the matter. Thanks!
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I'm guessing that you should probably take more than just ONCE a week to get out.
I don't know enough about yoga to know if there are any spiritual aspects to it, but some Eastern stuff is really more their approach to science than anything actually spiritual (just comes across as spiritual in the West).
Can't you do something else, though, to stretch your muscles? Perhaps go to a gym (provided it's not an occasion of sin). Perhaps go running (if the weather permits).
I know that it's important for a mother to get out and be by herself from time to time.
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Yoga is a not something a catholic should be doing in any way shape or form.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiMo_Gyn70Y
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You're fine.
What you would be doing isn't even actually yoga. Don't believe radtrads who say that you are worshiping Hindu gods. First of all, yoga doesn't belong to one religion. It's a praxis that is shared by various systems some of which are atheistic and don't even have a concept of gods or worship. What you call yoga here in America is actually mainly of European origin and has practically nothing to do with yoga the way it would have been understood by real yogic practitioners in the past.
Read these articles:
https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/yoga-s-greater-truth
https://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/iyengar-invention-yoga
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Yoga is incompatible with Catholicism. Cited below are 15 reasons why Catholics should not practice Yoga:
15 Arguments on the Danger of Yoga (http://www.traditioninaction.org/History/G_034_Reiki_7.html)
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True yoga is definitely spiritual and definitely occultish. In theory, many of yoga's stretches and poses are typical exercise stretches and there's no problem with them. Some of the stretches/poses are definitely satanic.
My question is, are there yoga places where the exercise/stretching aspect is the main focus without all the eastern spirituality mumbo-jumbo? I don't know, but maybe there are. I would think these are ok to attend. But I would do some research and educate yourself on why yoga is dangerous so you know if things start creeping into the class.
Just like martial arts, in general, the danger is the 'meditation/chanting' aspect, not the physical movements.
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I won't do yoga, but find that Pilates has similar health benefits. It developed from a form of medical therapy and does not have any historical associations with non-Catholic spirituality.
(I am pretty excited to be called a rad trad. It does not happen to me often.)
:D
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I know many women who love Pilates.
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I am not sure if there is a post on this, but I was wondering if it is permissible for a woman to attend a yoga class that is solely for exercise. I should ask a priest, but probably won't get around to it today. I have been stressed out lately with toddlers and expecting again (lack of sleep, naturally), and I would like to just get out of the house once during the week to do something for myself and keep me from becoming angry with the children. Obviously if I sensed the remotest bit of 'spiritual garbage' in the class, I would leave, but it seems to just be an exercise class. When I first converted I would have said absolutely no to yoga, but now am really needing an hour to myself and to just stretch my muscles! Please let me know if you have heard a priest's opinion on the matter. Thanks!
Yoga is not an efficient means of burning fat and building muscle or cardio fitness. That's just a fact.
Ladislaus says:
Perhaps go running (if the weather permits).
Short of a tornado, lightening or ice storm in real time, ain't nothin' should stop a person from running, if the person is serious about improving their health and staying consistent. I've run in (negative) -18 degree temps (factoring in wind) and I've run with snow on the ground. I've also raced bicycles in rain for over 60 miles while water was getting shot up in my face from the rear wheel of the other bike in front of me.
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Running is not necessarily recommended for pregnant women. Maybe brisk walking or swimming. This is good question for the women only section.
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Are you also looking for a pleasant social interlude? Is there a local craft or other women's group who welcomes people just for a chat.
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I am not sure if there is a post on this, but I was wondering if it is permissible for a woman to attend a yoga class that is solely for exercise. I should ask a priest, but probably won't get around to it today. I have been stressed out lately with toddlers and expecting again (lack of sleep, naturally), and I would like to just get out of the house once during the week to do something for myself and keep me from becoming angry with the children. Obviously if I sensed the remotest bit of 'spiritual garbage' in the class, I would leave, but it seems to just be an exercise class. When I first converted I would have said absolutely no to yoga, but now am really needing an hour to myself and to just stretch my muscles! Please let me know if you have heard a priest's opinion on the matter. Thanks!
Yeah, you don't want "mother fatigue." That's bad stuff. I think we (trads) have a tendency to be perfectionists. I've seen moms spend way too much time with kids out of guilt and start to lose it. Not a good situation for anybody. Even just an hour or two every 12-24 hours, I think, makes a big difference.
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I don't know about the religious aspect (tend to think American Yoga is pretty tame, like martial arts classes usually are), but I've seen the huge benefits to people who practice it. Excellent mobility and range of motion for their age, plus great posture. Working on your breathing too; that's big. I'd want to get involved (if I had time and may do it anyway). I know a guy who used to teach yoga and he's in amazing physical condition for his age. No, I'd expect the biggest risk in yoga classes would be immodesty! :o Gym classes with women are terrible. Of course that may not be as big a problem for you as it would be for me! ha ha
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I would say it is not a good idea. I'm pregnant with 2 toddlers as well. I empathize with you so much on this! I'm feeling the same way.
While many of the yoga classes today don't emphasize spiritualality, the pagan roots still remain. Not all yoga positions represent pagan ideas, but many of them do, even if the instructor has learned them being non- spiritual themselves. Part of yoga is the practice of breathing in which many instructors will encourage people to empty their minds and become x, y, z ( I forget exactly what they say).
One might go to the class and just simply ignore that nonsense, but that, I tend to believe, is just falling for a coy trick of the Devil. It's in these seemingly small things that we imagine to be innocent that we give the demonic consent to come on in. By participating in a class built on the foundation of paganism, despite our good intentions, we are opening ourselves up to demonic influence.
My sister used to teach yoga, and she is about as non spiritual as they come. I whole heartedly believe that it is dangerous based on the effects I observed it had on her, but more importantly because at its root, it is not compatible with Catholic belief.
Maybe you would like Pilates, as others have mentioned?
My husband and I recently made a commitment that when there is a little more daylight, we will make time in the evening for me to go on a 45 minute excercize excursion at least 3 times a week, which for me will include brisk walking and stretches before and after. A brisk walk never fails to liven my spirits!
I agree that it's absolutely important that you get out to exercise to help your mind and soul be at it's best, but please don't fall into the yoga trap!
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Yoga is not an efficient means of burning fat and building muscle or cardio fitness. That's just a fact.
Right, but that's not why people do yoga ... to burn fat and build muscle/cardio.
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Short of a tornado, lightening or ice storm in real time, ain't nothin' should stop a person from running, if the person is serious about improving their health and staying consistent. I've run in (negative) -18 degree temps (factoring in wind) and I've run with snow on the ground. I've also raced bicycles in rain for over 60 miles while water was getting shot up in my face from the rear wheel of the other bike in front of me.
But not everybody can do that. Give yourself a pat on the back (oh, I see that you already have) ... but other people have to decide what they can and can't do.
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Right, but that's not why people do yoga ... to burn fat and build muscle/cardio.
Some people mistakenly do... I knew a chick who did it for that reason, and I told her it's far from optimal in burning fat, building lean muscle and cardio. She remained obstinate in her delusion, hence the spare tire that increasingly developed around her belly (unusual for a female at such a young age - late teens thru early 20s).
Ladislaus says:
Give yourself a pat on the back (oh, I see that you already have) ...
Full sugar, brah 8).
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Full sugar, brah 8).
Hey, whatever works for you. All I know is I feel lousy when I eat mostly carbs ... or if I've had too much sugar.
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1 minute video.. Exorcist and Traditional Catholic Priest Fr Ripperger on yoga
https://youtu.be/IsicZoEHhgU (https://youtu.be/IsicZoEHhgU)
And a quick story from my own experience with yoga..
In my earlier days in the Novus Ordo I was taking yoga classes for a few weeks..during that time I was in a major car accident that totaled my car. It just so happens that I was on my way to that same gym I was taking the classes, but for a racketball game instead. I was injured bad enough I had to quit the gym (I was working there also) and yoga and racketball has to take a back seat while I recovered. Never did get back to the yoga though. Still love racketball :)
I do believe God freed me from those demons’ influence, and hopefully none of them tagged along for long. It was later on that I learned the dangers of the practice.
From my studies I learned that it is the positions themselves and not only the spirituality that makes yoga dangerous for anyone Catholic or not.
The devils tricks are not always obvious, let us not take any chances with our souls.
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thank you.
No internet for lent, but I checked today and I really appreciate all of the advice. I will also get a priests opinion. A blessed lent to you all.
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LIES ARE BEING SPREAD WORLD WIDE!
"Yoga is great for the mind, it gets the stress out too. And if you’re under pressure on the farm, if the mind wanders off, take a few deep breaths and you’ll freshen up again.”
Mike’s yoga teacher Lesley MacLean added that the physical nature of farming means that activities such as yoga are really important for farmers.
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"So they’re doing quite heavy jobs some of them around the farm, a lot of physical jobs and the shoulders get very strong. So coming to do something like yoga means they can increase the suppleness and also become body aware, so they can correct imbalance themselves," she said.
False religion is spreading......
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Here's another important point to remember. Even if you are going to a yoga class just for stretching, you could be in spiritual harm's way if the teacher is practicing it fully and summoning the devil (which is likely) or any of the other students. I heard a story about a lady whose child was coming home from a protestant bible class and acting crazy and very disturbed. They later found out that the room where the class was being held had had wiccan satanist ceremonies performed there. Once devils are summoned, they don't like to leave earth and will try to harm those who visit them. I'm sure this could happen at a yoga studio too.
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I will also get a priests opinion.
I'd also like to criticize your approach to this situation. You've posted a question, you've gotten multiple answers, most of which have told you NOT to do yoga and we've also given you exercise alternatives. What else is there to discuss? There's no need to waste a priest's time to 'get his opinion'. Just don't go.
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A lot of social-engineered libtards, who don't want to work for a living, become yoga instructors. :laugh1:
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You should ask CathInfo member Student of Qi.