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  Can There Be "Jesus Yoga"? Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 6:14 – “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?” Some people try to combine yoga with Christianity , calling it "Jesus Yoga" or "Christian Yoga." However, this is problematic because yoga’s foundations are deeply rooted in Hinduism and Eastern spirituality . Let’s examine why “Jesus Yoga” is not a biblical practice. 1. Yoga’s Spiritual Roots Cannot Be Separated Exodus 20:3 – “You shall have no other gods before Me.” Yoga was created as a Hindu practice to unite with the “divine” within. Many yoga postures are dedicated to Hindu gods , and the breathing techniques are meant to control spiritual energy ( prana ), which is not biblical. You cannot remove the spiritual foundation of yoga and still call it “Christian.” Example: Saying “Jesus Yoga” is like saying “Christian Astrology” or...

  Why Yoga Is Not Good for Spiritual Life Key Verse: 1 Timothy 4:7 – “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.” Many people see yoga as just an exercise, but it has deep spiritual roots that conflict with Christian faith . Here’s why yoga is not good for a believer’s spiritual life: 1. Yoga Has Hindu Spiritual Roots Exodus 20:3 – “You shall have no other gods before Me.” The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit word yuj , meaning “to unite” —not with the God of the Bible, but with the Hindu concept of divinity . Yoga was developed as a Hindu spiritual practice to awaken the “divine” within, which contradicts the Christian belief that only Jesus is Lord . Example: Many yoga poses are dedicated to Hindu gods , such as the sun god ( Surya Namaskar ). The goal of yoga is to reach “self-realization” or “enlightenment,” which contradicts salvation through Jesus Christ alone (John 14:6). Application: Instead of yo...