I feel I need to clarify a few things here . . .
I am a Christian, ordained minister who practices and teaches Yoga. I am a God fearing, Jesus Christ believing, Holy Spirit filled individual. I enjoy practicing and teaching Yoga to hundreds of students on a weekly basis.
I have not and will never promote Yoga’s religious association, including mantras. I don’t use the Sanskrit language in classes. I do not attend classes that pay tribute to Hindu deities, metaphysical/New Age jargon such as negative and positive energy, divinity within you, focus on the third eye, etc, projection (emptying your mind or stepping outside of your body).
My religious belief is that Jesus gave His life – on the promise of His Father (God) that the world would be saved. I have a personal relationship with Jesus. I know His voice when He speaks to me. I talk to Him daily without fear. I even share my heart with Him honestly. He gives me answers to my questions and much, much more.
I trust this tells you somewhat more about Joseph - your Yoga instructor.
Much love,
Joseph
Thursday, October 16, 2008
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Joseph,
I take your class from time to time and love it. I've recently been exposed to the idea that it is in opposition to Christian faith. Thus, I've been searching for answers. When I've been in class, I've never felt it to be "ritualistic" but have often wondered why we always do the end of class ritual that ends with Namaste. I never knew what the word meant but now after some research realize it is Hinduism. Why would you incorporate that word and ritual into your class being a christian and knowing the implications? Just curious.
Joseph,
I thank God for bringing me to your blog.
I am recovering from many years in the SRF cult. I found your site via someone who visited my site. Since leaving this Guru organization I have been reading and studying the Christian bible. I have been attending a Christian church and for the first time I have felt the Holy spirit (the real Holy spirit). I still like to meditate and practice yoga but I felt that it would be in opposition to practicing the Christian faith. I feel very betrayed and angered by the group I was in. I felt there was no place for me to turn and be in sync with God. This blog entry has given me hope that I can reach my true relationship with God.
Thank you. I feel God has touched me and brought me here.
I just wanted to let you know how very very much this has meant to me.
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