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What is Christian Yoga?

By , About.com GuideMarch 15, 2010

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Although yoga asana classes are open to people of any religion, Christian yoga classes are becoming increasingly popular in the Unites States. Some devout Christians find themselves uncomfortable with yoga's vestiges of Hinduism, including the use of Sanskrit terminology and devotional chants. Others see yoga's ability to quiet the mind as an opportunity to seek a deeper relationship with their Christian faith and enjoy classes that foster that bond.

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March 16, 2010 at 1:27 pm
(1) dazebtween :

MALARKEY! Feed their poor souls to the lions….Yoga is non exclusive. Chrisianity? You figure it out.

March 17, 2010 at 7:14 pm
(2) Denise :

I think yoga can be an awesome help to people of all religions. If changing the chanting to reflect Christian ideology makes it’s practice acceptable to Christians who are put off by it’s non-Christian origins, why not?

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