Comments on: Israel: Can Yoga and Judaism Coexist?

By: Mitchell

Mitchell — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:02:07 +0000

Who said some Evangilical Christian who probably suppors Captialism, pollution and Insults other beliefs

Do your reasearch in Yoga as well a Hinduism

By: Johnathan

Johnathan — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:16:52 +0000

you couldnt find in the bible and couldnt match each activities you do in your daily life. A human being is born free to use own descretion and decide whats good or bad. Think with your cool mind and evaluate yoga is good or bad for ur mind and body. Why do you try to find it in the bible that was written thousand years ago?

By: tooclose2detroit

tooclose2detroit — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:14:00 +0000

i am interested in the physically and spiritually beneficial aspects of yoga that would not be problematic for an orthodox jew to practice-if there is someone truly knowledegable in THIS subject, please comment-(which means that I am asking for someone that knows alot of Torah, not just a line here or there that fits there fancy, and alot about Yoga, not just something they read online)-thanks!

By: karmatika

karmatika — Thu, 14 May 2009 23:14:07 +0000

Somehow, it seems as if people are becoming more and more open, from both sides to new or other practices than their own. I just met a Rabi’s wife who practiced Yoga before birth, and on the other hand, a jewish Swami.
Further, there is a faiths simposium every year in the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in the Bahamas, where Sufis, Tantric preist, a christian Father and nun, jews chant together (I might have forgotten someone…sorry). They have a yoga teachers course going on at the time, so future yoga teachers have the chance to experience it. Wonderful !! You can check out their program in: http://www.sivanandabahamas.org/

By: kate

kate — Tue, 12 May 2009 03:59:47 +0000

Thank you for the intelligent post, Peter (last one 22 Apr). I am a new Christian and there has been a shift to a pure heart of love, peace and acceptance within me. I have practised yoga for years, and was very hurt recently when it was suggested it was not compatible (or worse!) My yoga’s always come from a place of calmness and feeling happy and healthy, I feel close to God in moments of relaxation during the class. Comments from some Christians are pulling me in two directions, when I feel my yoga comes from a good heart.

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:10:35 +0000

I am amazed at the prejudice, rigidity and misinformation revealed by the posts above. With such name calling and intolerance it is obvious why the world is at war. Very clearly (particularly people quoting the Bible as the only true source) some people think that there way is the only way. The purpose of yoga is to know God; this is true of every major religous tradition (yoga is not a religion, Hinduism is). And yoga is a state of mind NOT the practice of postures or breathing. This state of mind transcends the duality of the world and is based on love and joyfulness, not petty squabbles about whose practices are satanic or kosher.

By: Jillian C. York

Jillian C. York — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:24:52 +0000

You’re seriously misinformed. Yoga is for calmness and peacefulness, not Satanic worship. Even the chants are not entirely necessary, meaning that yoga can be practiced – in some form – by a person of any religion.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:03:00 +0000

“Yoga is for Satanists”

And, apparently, Judaism is for the mentally atrophy.

Yoga is an exercise activity that many use as a tool to better their physical and mental health. Some use it to further their spiritual experiences, but that is not a requirement for the activity.

If you think Yoga is solely for Satanists, then you must be off your rocker.

By: Maya Norton

Maya Norton — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:00:12 +0000

Unlike yoga, Judaism is mentioned in the Bible.

By: MalibuMadMan

MalibuMadMan — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:02:37 +0000

Can Yoga and Judaism Coexist?
Nothing can coexist with Judaism. Judaism created Satan. Philips you are misinformed.
Ezekiel 28:15

By: gayle

gayle — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:55:46 +0000

where in the Torah does it talk about chocolate covered matzah, long wool black coats in a desert climate, or shabbas elevators?

By: Solana Larsen

Solana Larsen — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:38:20 +0000

Yoga for satanists? That’s the silliest thing I ever heard.

By: michael france

michael france — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:06:24 +0000

Two thumbs up for Philips comment on yoga.Show me scripturally where yoga is mention in the Bilble.I have seen a lot of warped minds because of this satanic ritual here in the U.S..God bless you !mike

By: Maya Norton

Maya Norton — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:35:06 +0000

Wherever did you get the idea that yoga was for Satanists?

By: AbeBird

AbeBird — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:32:11 +0000

Philips Chimpeni you are totally right !