Yoga Schmoga: Why Christians Should Steer Clear

You’re probably thinking right off the bat… what does this lady know about fitness period, let alone stretching exercises, meditation and special poses such as yoga, right? It’s nothing but stretching and learning to breathe. What harm is there? This may be hard to swallow for some ladies out there but as a Christian woman or anyone exposed to this: Yoga is beyond harmful and is something that us believers should never partake in.

Yoga has become one of the most popular, “self soothing" forms of fitness in today’s society. It’s evidently beneficial for balance and flexibility to say the least. There’s even special yoga mats that match every personality, where you can really relate and make it your own. Let me be clear here, Yoga may have some valid health benefits for our body but let me tell you… it’s downright dangerous for our spirit.

Did you know that Yoga is a Hindu practice? Hinduism is a false religion that supports the idea that we are all “gods” and that everything in the universe is a “god”. I can tell you right now… I’m not a god, you’re not a god and neither is the most wealthiest human being on the planet a god and never will be. Is all of this not a red flag to you, Christian?

We should never mix “religions” or serve any other god. It’s clear as day in scripture: “Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them.” Deuteronomy 11:16 KJV

“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:3 KJV

“Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God…” Exodus 20:5 KJV

Yoga, being a Hindu ritual, exalts something called Kundalini which is one of the most popular forms. If you go research what it’s about, it literally talks about psycho-spritual energy, a serpent, entering into the spine to bring energy or enlightenment. Yoga focuses on the “chakras” which apparently are the energy centers of the body. I can’t find anywhere in scripture that speaks of such spiritual energy that enters, possesses and revives us.

This practice is so far down a demonic, dark hole that there’s just no other way of looking at it. Can you bring out the “positives” of yoga such as breathing techniques, stretching or learning balance and not actually call it yoga? Nope. Even if all these are good things, the entirety of spirit-welcoming stances and positions make it ALL bad. Every position invites a different unGodly spirit. “A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump” Galations 5:9 KJV

Women make every excuse to partake in something such as yoga because well… it’s undoubtably one of the most popular forms of “fitness” amongst today’s version of womanhood. Right along with drinking wine…oh dear, we’ll save that for another day! But I get it, it’s hard to be the “weird one” sometimes. Did you know that women are actually taking this evil, satanic practice into the house of the Lord? Ha. I know right?

Close by there is a church group called “Yoga with Yahweh” … isn’t that silly? Yahweh is actually a desert Pagan god …but that’s for another day as well haha. I had an interaction online with a pastor’s wife who was down right hateful towards me because I spoke this truth about yoga. A PASTOR’S WIFE! A woman that is supposed be set apart from evil doings, demonic rituals or any other kind of nonsense that isn’t glorifying God.

Doesn’t “iron sharpen iron?” If I have facts and scripture, why wouldn’t she take the time to research herself and find the truth? I was appalled to say the least. And I know for a fact she’s not the only Pastor’s wife out there involved with this mess. As Christian women, let’s set an example for those younger women under us. Let’s exalt Christ, His Word and an unapologetically Christian way of living.

We have final authority in Him and His Word to cling to for a boost and revitalization in this stressful world. It’s ok not to fit in. It’s ok to be the black sheep in society. It’s ok! We are meant to be set a apart from this world! Find rejuvenation in Christ, not yoga!  “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” 2 Corinthians 6:14 KJV

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2 KJV

“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things.” Titus 2:3 KJV

For more eye-opening facts and truths about yoga that you just wont be a able to ignore as a believer… go to “Youtube” and search “Third Adam” by Missionary Spencer Smith. Watch the first episode. It gives every evil detail on why to avoid this horrible, unGodly practice. Once you see it for what it is, you wont be able to see it any other way!

By: A Wretched, Imperfect Pastor’s Wife Britni Potthoff