Religion & Spirituality: The Christian Theological Struggle with Yoga

Long associated with mysticism and Eastern religions in particular, yoga is denounced by some who claim it promotes pantheism and worship of self.” … An 1962 yoga book called “An Invitation to Christian Yoga,” included, “sketches and written instructions for 25 yoga postures; each one is prefaced by a verse from the Bible. …also a Christian adaptation of ´Salute to the Sun,´ a series of movements devout Hindus perform at dawn as thanksgiving for a new day. Roth offers ´The Salute to the Son,´ a series of movements designed to accompany the Lord´s Prayer.”

via INDOlink – Religion & Spirituality: The Christian Theological Struggle with Yoga.

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