Yoga: an Open Door to the Occult 

The thing that gives me peace is cleaning my house. And when it is clean pray the rosary. Later invite virgen Mary to helpme prepare dinner and clean the kitchen i just imagen her, the virgen with me. Last make sure that I try to live acording to God's 10 commandments hard to do. The sentation of a clean house and everybody clean and fed, the invitation of virgen Mary to lead my home gives me a sensation of peace at the end of the day.

I am an indian and i can confirm yoga is evil

I was in an adult day care place one year that used to be a Catholic elementary school, and they had yoga every other day in a different room. Most of the people went to it, but I didn't. I believe very much that Our Blessed Mother protected me from such evil! I'm grateful! Viva Cristo Rey!

The best relax for me is cleaning up my house and pray the rosary Right after.

Very well said father. I'm an Indian and have heard hindus lamenting about kundalini who were born hindus and been practicing yoga. The demon might give happiness, but it would be very short lived and soon followed by hellish experiences. Our Lord and Lady are the ones we must look for. They are the true source of joy. Only Catholics talk about Joy in sorrow. Ave Maria.

Aliester Crowley have endorsed yoga in his book on yoga which explains everything

I talked to a guy who told me his friend practiced kundalini yoga and ended up needing an exorcism. He said the demon would coil itself around his friends spine and his friend would slither on the ground uncontrollably from time to time, and was only relieved of this after a exorcism from a catholic priest.

I use to do Yoga. It honestly was just about stretching for me and relaxing. I wasn't very good in knowing my Catholic faith and still learning. I saw that it helped me loosen up . It wasn't until my Mom went to a Catholic conference and they talked about the danger of Yoga. She brought home a pamphlet about it . I read about it and quickly decided to stop. But those stretches felt so great right ? So now I look up non yoga stretches. God was merciful with me. There are plenty of stretches you can do without yoga. Those really are poses of Hindu gods. No thank you ! Be careful too if you are doing physical therapy and health too. Many medical places want you to use Yoga and or they rename it too. I agree whole heartly with Father. Please Sensus Fidelum do more videos about this. This stuff is everywhere. Especially with our Catholics. God bless you all. Pray the rosary everyday. Our Lady Queen of Peace pray for us !!

I worked at a daycare for several years and yoga was a REQUIRED part of the curriculum. I taught the littlest kids how to do poses, read yoga picture books, etc. I will never do it again after hearing this.

I went through all that after practicing holistic yoga. I glorify my Lord and my Lady of Guadalupe that rescued me. I became a medium, and I had to go through 13 liberation prayers and I need to live in Grace ever since. Thanks be to God!!!

Excellent presentation, Father! Thank you. It took me years to convince my sister of the dangers and evils hidden in the practice of Yoga. She finally listened, but I'm not sure she came out unscathed from this demonic practice. God help us! Thank you for this excellent and concise talk! I wholeheartedly agree with Fr. Gabrielle Amorth (a personal hero of mine), "Yoga is from the Devil"! With prayers and gratitude to God (and Our Blessed Mother) for your priesthood and ministry. God bless you, Father!

"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things." Phil.4:8

The people who thumb down need lots of prayers to open their eyes, especially hearts to Jesus!!

It's rare I wake up early and when I do it's always to think of God. Yesterday night I was thinking on going to yoga classes some time soon and then I came across this video this morning. Thank You Heavenly Father for instructing me to keep my soul safe. ❤

Most catholics have no knowledge about this. Thank you for your information.

After Practicing a chakra meditation on 2 occasions an indian witch appeared , I immediately took the book I got from the library back , confessed. I KNOW it's dangerous !!!

I practiced shivayoga for a few months until I was told by a nun to stop doing it - after I stopped with the practice I had a full week time of nightmares...and yes, while I was meditating it I got my mind focused but it also made me addicted to be more and more focused (practice it more) while at the same time I had less patience and less love for the others.

Without exception everyone in my life who really got into Yoga are no longer identify as Christian

Before I used to want to practised Yoga, but The first time I practised it, I had a headache so much. And I didn’t know why?. And now I’m listening this video, i cry. I don’t know why I cry. I see the rosary and I feel guilty.

In my opinion the best way to relax the mind is to say the Rosary in Latin. The traditional version (Pater, Ave, Gloria and the FIFTEEN mysteries only). Credo in Unam Deum before you start and Salve and O Mi Iesu after you finish. Plus others like Anima Christi, Memorare, Sancte Michael A and Angele Dei.Careful it can put you straight to sleep!!! FYI, it will take some time to learn all of this in the sacred language.

This is so true! I spent 7 solid years in the new age and occult and yoga was the gateway. I have since returned to the Church but tell everyone who asks to avoid yoga and all other Eastern practices like the plague!

Pray the rosary, it’s the best way to meditate because it’s from heaven. It’s safe, healing and Christ centered. Yoga?? Pppssshh, nothing.

How to kindly reject offers to attend Yoga: I told the woman that I don't feel comfortable being in a darkened room full of nearly naked sweaty women in sexually suggestive poses. It's not relaxing for me. I took a long time to finally convince her to leave me alone about this. She pretends to be nice, but it's textbook passive aggressive bait and switch abusive behavior.

The Late Fr Rufus was from my city, some of the greatest priests to ever come from our country, India. God bless him! He was a beacon to people and other priests alike.

Thanks so much. God bless you! !!

So glad to hear this topic getting more attention. You only have to read books by Yogis themselves to know that Yoga is a violation of the 1st commandment. It is not merely stretching and breath control.

Thank you! Thank you Very much for the video. God Bless you all.

I tell my girls to say the rosary when they are stretching and conditioning between their gymnastics practices. I say the rosary while taking a walk, driving, or doing chores and my girls know and understand why yoga is evil; so I figure it's ok to pray the rosary while doing gymnastics stretches. What do you say?

Another excellent lesson. Father you are carrying alone a most needed education for us that w/o this the church would be quite vacant As we are losing millions every day!

From experience I’m feeling yoga is definitely got something to do with your mind set

What about Catholic Pietra? I used to do yoga all the time ever since I was very young. My Mom and others would always tell me to be careful because it's hindu. I always poo pooed everyone who said that it was dangerous. It wasn't until only about a year or two ago, I listened to a very compelling argument on why it was dangerous. Even if you're just stretching, each pose is a prayer to the hindu gods (demons). That resonated with me. Also, the fact that there were never yoga studios in India because only yogis practiced yoga. It wasn't until the last 20 years that India has seen the westernized yoga studios that are prevalent everywhere. Looking forward to listening to this...

One od the things I notice about Catholics who do yoga: they either don't know anything about its principles or they do and end up leaving the Faith. The comment section here confirms that.

Shalom

The statue of shiva is outside of CERN

Amen.

Truth is an ultimate path

Thanks Father, I was one of those who was just doing it for the exercise. But I certainly can see your point. I agree its not Catholic. I had a subscription to Gaia and cancelled it.

Just dont do yoga. Period. Avoid it at all cost. What's so hard about that?

this is true.

I threw my books away and I'm going to rely on God to show me what exercises will be good for my body and I will pray for everything that I do while I exercise in Jesus name

There is a book written by a Cardiologist whom I heard about on the Ophra Winfrey show years ago. They only allowed him 3 minutes or so to talk (it was shameful how they treated him) and he did research into New Age practices. The title of the book is "To Hell and Back". He talked a lot about Kundahlini yoga and the dormant serpent that is awakened during that practice. Ironically, after reading it, I struck up a conversation with a young guy who described that exact experience while he was relaxing at home. To him it was quite a shock and he was deeply puzzled. I had finished that book a few days prior and I knew what happened. I've read it twice but I'd like to read it again. It's very interesting.

GOD BLESS!

Thank you, Father, for this homily. This video is something I will watch over again in order to explain to others why yoga is evil!

Word.

I strongly recommend the documentary Gods of the New Age, by Caryl Matrishiana.

Wow. Old age now called new age. But alot of people won't believe or heed warning about the adversely effect of Yoga. God have mercy.

how about Paida Lajin, is it in category of yoga too?

I've experienced a demonic attack from Satan himself fives years ago, because I practiced a Yoga pose called the triangle pose before going to bed.

Fr thanks for your talk..can Catholics seek treatment of Accupressure / reflexology? Do these also open doors to occult? Thanks

In India we are expected to do Yoga Asanas early morning. God save Catholic Church in India.

how about Pilates, father? and how about those who just use yoga as a form of physical excercise / stretch without going through the different stages as you mentioned in your talk? thank you in advance.

I noticed a gentle yoga exercise class being offered by a parishioner at the school. My hair bristled on my neck. What should I do to protest this? Do I keep silent and pray? Do I make signs and protest outside on the night of the class? Do I send a note to our Pastor? Any tips greatly accepted and appreciated.

While I totally agree to this talk , it will be good to know who has shared this talk and are willing to talk for any clarifications by Catholics

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I can't help but wonder if you're a member of the same facebook group I'm in where this topic came up shortly before you published this video.

@6:20, I feel the need to comment. Father said an altered state of consciousness is achieved by breathing, posture, repeating a mantra, and focusing the attention. I do all of that when praying the rosary!

What about acupuncture? Can it be divorced from Eastern religious connotations?

Sensus Fidelium what is the name of this priest,thank you.

Now what about this Pietra Fitness, I was asked to go to a class, I was told it is Catholic , but when I asked her how the poses seemed to be the same as yoga ones, how can this be ok? Do you know anything about Pietra Fitness??

Correct pronunciation is kundaleenee. Thank you for this talk.

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Excellent discussion between yogi Alex Frank and Matt Frad called “Is Yoga Evil?” here on RU-vid.

If something was bad it wouldn't be so healing on all levels... It's only serving a religious agenda to say otherwise.

What about Tai Chi? I have used the stretching techniques, but there is nothing else connected to it-just a way to stretch the back and leg muscles. Anybody have a bad experience?

*Alister Crowley was obsessed with yoga ….that says it all*

They teach yoga in my granddaughter’s elementary school

Yes, I get it, and so many Godless Americans blindly go for this Yoga activity, not thinking of how this was designed for Hindus that seek the enlightenment from the occult power. It is indeed, and I see what it does to people , the characters get worse, more prideful and evil. This is surely a mistake and goes against Gods will.

Okay let me explain my situation. I do not believe in any of the spiritual aspects of yoga and do everything possible to steer clear of them. Could I practice yoga at home as a form of physical therapy while utterly rejecting any of its Hindu aspects? I have a bad back and I find the some yoga poses help to strengthen it and relieve pain.

OK. I use it only to stretch because it really helps a lot. I’m not interested in the philosophy or meditation etc. so I hope that’s not an issue.

Got a yoga ad in the middle of this video.

All people who practice Yoga mysteriously either don't get along with me or try to criticize me because of me beeing Catholic. Coincidence?

Is Pilates still okay? With my bad back I need to do something that will stretch me out.

Fr. Can you talk more about the evils of reiki in particular. There is a Catholic woman who practices reiki and believes that reiki is Christian because it helps heal people.

Some people didn't think (and still don't think) the evergreen tree could be Christianized, but it was and led to the conversion of untold numbers of pagans at the time.

Nostra Aetate 2 From ancient times down to the present, there is found among various peoples a certain perception of that hidden power which hovers over the course of things and over the events of human history; at times some indeed have come to the recognition of a Supreme Being, or even of a Father. This perception and recognition penetrates their lives with a profound religious sense. Religions, however, that are bound up with an advanced culture have struggled to answer the same questions by means of more refined concepts and a more developed language. Thus in Hinduism, men contemplate the divine mystery and express it through an inexhaustible abundance of myths and through searching philosophical inquiry. They seek freedom from the anguish of our human condition either through ascetical practices or profound meditation or a flight to God with love and trust. Again, Buddhism, in its various forms, realizes the radical insufficiency of this changeable world; it teaches a way by which men, in a devout and confident spirit, may be able either to acquire the state of perfect liberation, or attain, by their own efforts or through higher help, supreme illumination. Likewise, other religions found everywhere try to counter the restlessness of the human heart, each in its own manner, by proposing “ways,” comprising teachings, rules of life, and sacred rites. The Catholic Church rejects nothing that is true and holy in these religions. She regards with sincere reverence those ways of conduct and of life, those precepts and teachings which, though differing in many aspects from the ones she holds and sets forth, nonetheless often reflect a ray of that Truth which enlightens all men. Indeed, she proclaims, and ever must proclaim Christ “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6), in whom men may find the fullness of religious life, in whom God has reconciled all things to Himself.(4) The Church, therefore, exhorts her sons, that through dialogue and collaboration with the followers of other religions, carried out with prudence and love and in witness to the Christian faith and life, they recognize, preserve and promote the good things, spiritual and moral, as well as the socio-cultural values found among these men.

This is Father Terrence Gordon, FSSP.

I think people are looking for a purpose in life. God never denied the existance of Hindu religion, but I can understand why he forbids it when people are starting to come to a point why they don't even want to control themselves, but also others. Sadly I had some experiences with the occult that were more negative than positive. And this happened when people who practice the occult were trying to manipulate my life: then it becomes a violation of free will and our natural birth right. This is what I reject in the occult, although I do want to understand the working of my own soul on a basic level, to protect myself precisely against the occult (which I do believe exists), without giving permission to the occult to overtake my mind or body. That's why I am trying to keep the occult on a low and marginal level and give the blessings to God. Amen.

When did the Church stop teaching the discernment of the spirits ro the faithful laity? Was it during the Reformation?

I am an indian catholic from Goa and here even catholic schools teach yoga in the name of modernity.. What do i/we do?

I know a person who did yoga for a while, a catholic, and now converted to Buddhism. Buddhism and Hinduism are related in its beliefs.

My question is what about yoga that is watered down and doesn’t focus on the spiritual side of things and is just used for stretching? Reason I ask is because my Mom was a yoga instructor after she got out of the army and would often teach those still in. She taught it in a way that would be helpful to the service members and it didn’t include anything religious during it (she is a devout Catholic).

Some breathing exercises, are to reduce stress, and control blood pressure. This breathing, because of a medical aspect, is OK? Does it differ from what is discussed here?

Polka dancing is also a good way to get some exercise without the stress on your knees. And as a Catholic I was taught polka dancing at St. Wenceslas church basement. Usually with homemade pie and ice cream afterwards! Even though pie can be unhealthy too, it is far better than yoga and you don't have to have any special clothing for polka dancing (or eating pie and ice cream!)

What about "mindfulness"? It is when we take deep breaths and focus on the present moment. Does this open the door to the occult?

Hi Rev. Father, thanks for telling us the truth. This talk has opened my eyes. I'm a Catholic priest from India. I have a doubt. I'm a student of music production and studio engineering. I practice hindustani classical music for the improvement of my vocal. Hindustani classical music is heavily related to hindu gods and godesses. So being a Catholic, or even more as a priest, is it harmful to practice hindustani classical music for vocal improvement? Will it be considered part of idol worship. I am asking for clarification from my genuine doubt. Please answer me as soon as possible...

Father, I do yoga as a form of exercise, but I still agree with you 100% that almost everyone who instructs yoga, and most people who practice yoga are dabbling in new age religion, or some combination of Hindu/Buddhist/pagan concepts. Yoga instructors often consider themselves some sort of spiritual/philosophical/psychological coaches. I think many espouse dangerous concepts such as self-love and learning to accept yourself for who you are. Adopting these philosophies prevent Catholics and other Christians from true self examination. These ideas taken to their logical end lead to persons who are comepletely focused inward and define "self improvement" through being able to perfrom more complex poses. But yoga is just the most obvious physical pursuit because many instructors incorporate symbols from varying pagan practices in their surroundings or in the instructions of their sessions. But, many other physical and athletic pusuits can lead to the worshop of false gods. I have seen people who train 20-30 hours a week for differing races or competitions, rather then spend time with their families. People who do body building or weight training so they can have that perfect look, focusing their entire life on diet and exercise for their vanity as opposed to heath. Many people attend cross-fit group training on Sundays as their "Church". Pride and vanity are the driving factors of most people's exercise as opposed to just being heathy. Look at most ads fro exercise programs: get bikini body ready, get six pack abs, get that revenge body, and look sexier than ever. We need to look at what brings us to our activities. Whether it is sport, playing an instrumnet, the type of job we want, and examine whether its for Godly or sinful reasons. I would also say that we could look back at many activities and see a pagan influence or origination. Danicing and singing were the center of pagan rituals. Organized sport was used to celebrate pagan holidays or the performance of the events were seen as a form of offering to the gods. We do not discount the potential value of these activities because of their pagan orgins or influence. There is scientific proof to the physical and psychological benefits to the poses, movements, and breathing methods performed in yoga. I have dealt with anxiety related to post combat trauma. Yoga has been incredibly useful to me in dealing with the physiological aspects of anxiety. When I started yoga I was fairly grounded in my understanding of my faith. I wasn't looking for spirituality out of exercise. I go to church, pray, or do religious reading for that.

I read a very long detailed history of yoga and was under the impression that yoga was a philosophy and predates Hinduism. Can anyone confirm this? I am very curious. I am a physical therapist and have seen a lot of people heal chronic pain through yoga. Thank you.

F.Amorth says that Medjugorje is real. F.Ripperger says that Medjugorje is fake.Exorcist against ecorcist. For non experts it will really be quite difficult to distinguish the spirits.

There are a zillion different types of yoga. Most of them do not call upon he power of any serpent. I meditate, and it has nothing to do with Yoga. I also do Yoga and it has nothing to do with Hinduism. I can pray a roasy in my mind while I practice Yoga - it's a brilliant way to begin the day.

“By retarding your breathing” nice to know they know all about breathing, too.

This is funny as hell

Can we have a discussion about how catholicism was meant to mix christianity with paganrituals during the time of Constantine? I think this is an important topic to talk about

I just want to exercise and do some of the poses they do are very good stretches I think I did them when I was in high school. I hope that's okay.

Following this logic, Christians should not enter the Olympics. The Olympics were originally religious games dedicated to the Greek god Zeus. Today, the modern Olympics have removed the religious context. However, the origin of the games was in Greek paganism.

I believe this idolatry is wha made me weak, and internally bleeding. No more, New Age no more.

Taichi isn’t pop as yoga in China now. Yoga is all around in China now. It seems that people just so addicted to them.

Is the slow focus on rhythmic breathing, alone, okay to do?

Ask yourself whats your purpose of doing yoga? For exercise? If its exercise just jog,swim,gym or do a sport. For meditation or relaxing the mind? Just meditate on God or rosary.

God forgive us we know not what we do......

For once, I agree with Catholics!