Blasphemous and Demonic Roots of Yoga Everyone Should Avoid with Doreen Virtue
Jun 16, 2023
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Ex-psychic Jenn Nizza and Doreen Virtue discuss the spiritual aspects and dangers of yoga. They shed light on its Hindu origins, demonic roots, and the impossibility of Christianizing a pagan practice. They address misconceptions about prayer and meditation, the potential vulnerability to demonic influence during new age meditation, and the dangers of Kundalini awakening. They also explore the connection between serpent-like behaviors in charismatic churches and yoga. The speakers emphasize finding spiritual healing and salvation through Christ and urge listeners to share the gospel with yoga practitioners.
Yoga positions symbolize a spiritual act of worshipping Hindu gods and cannot be separated from its roots in Hindu beliefs and deities.
Engaging in yoga poses and participating in yoga classes can lead to spiritual oppression and open doors to demonic influences.
Deep dives
Yoga: A Spiritual Act
Yoga is often misunderstood as just exercise, stretching, and breathing without any spiritual implications. However, the physical positions in yoga actually symbolize a spiritual act of worshipping Hindu gods. Yoga cannot be separated from its roots in Hindu beliefs and deities. Even seemingly innocent poses like the Sun Salutation series, which are commonly taught in Christian circles, have spiritual significance. The poses, such as the warrior poses, are associated with Hindu deities and deliberately glorify false idols. Engaging in yoga poses means participating in idolatrous worship, which goes against biblical teachings.
Yoga's Influence on Mind and Body
Yoga not only involves physical movements but also includes meditation, chanting, and focus on the chakras, which aligns with Hindu doctrines. Eastern meditation, commonly practiced in yoga classes, opens individuals up to demonic entities and leaves them vulnerable to spiritual attacks. Many people turn to yoga seeking healing and peace, but it is merely a temporary illusion. The devil deceives people with promises of comfort and tranquility through yoga, but these promises are never fulfilled. Genuine peace comes from having a relationship with Jesus Christ, who is the only way to true peace and salvation.
The Dangers and Deceptions of Yoga
Engaging in yoga poses and participating in yoga classes can lead to spiritual oppression and the open doors to demonic influences. Many individuals who become involved in yoga also get drawn into other New Age practices, such as psychic mediums, tarot card readings, and divination. Yoga often becomes a gateway that leads to deeper involvement in dark spiritual practices. Even seemingly innocent aspects of yoga, like chanting and using the Sanskrit language, reinforce false beliefs and idolatrous worship. Yoga, in essence, is a counterfeit and deceptive practice that offers an illusion of peace and spiritual enlightenment but leads individuals away from God.
The Call to Turn Away from Yoga and Embrace Christ
Regardless of whether someone practices yoga as exercise or for other health reasons, it is essential to recognize its spiritual implications. Yoga poses and practices are rooted in idolatry and false doctrines. Christians are called to prioritize glorifying God and honoring Him with their bodies, which involves abstaining from practices like yoga. Rather than turning to yoga for healing or finding peace, Christians should turn to Jesus Christ, who offers true healing and lasting peace. Through a relationship with Christ, believers can find contentment, forgiveness, and the true fulfillment of their spiritual needs.
Ex-psychic Jenn Nizza and special guest Doreen Virtue discuss the highly contentious topic regarding yoga, Christian yoga, and whether it's possible to separate the spiritual aspects of yoga from the exercise.
As a former yoga fan of 20 years, Virtue explains the meaning of yoga terms and positions, its Hindu origins, and demonic roots. They answer common questions and criticism that comes from Christians and non-Christians alike.
"You can't Christianize something that's pagan. You can't put the word Christian in front of yoga... You are binding yourself to a false god-- a demon when you do yoga. It is blasphemous to our Lord. Jesus suffered for our sin. Why would we engage in a sin that He died for?"