Yoga in school poses a problem for Christian mom

Zagreus said:
The question is, if one practices a given form of Yoga, or adapts certain practices - such as the stretches or asanas of hatha yoga - does this mean he or she is neglecting the Christian Faith, tradition, practices, etc? Is there, in fact, a "hidden agenda?"
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Actually the question started as should it be in schools and no it shouldnt no religions can be taught in schools now remember.:)
 
Dor said:
Actually the question started as should it be in schools and no it shouldnt no religions can be taught in schools now remember.:)
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Quahom1 said:
Good point.
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Yep. There's two ways to see this. One brings to mind a parent, supervising her children at play. They begin to squabble over who gets to play with the toy. Or maybe it's snack time, and they're asked to share the peanut butter & jelly, but everyone wants to hog it.

Guess what happens? No more play time, and snack time's over! ;)
Pity the kids just can't seem to get along these days. :eek:

But then, you could always just say, what's good for the goose is good for the gander. :p

What a shame that we aren't yet capable of standing on the same ground, and each accepting that the world is full of spiritual, pious people!

Even if those who shine the Light, and show the Way, are yet technically a minority, I think we should consider that the breaking point ... the Triumph of Light over dark, may be closer than we realize. ;) :)

A good movie that looks at this possibility, from a frame of reference that embraces poetry, religion, physics, spirituality, astronomy, and even politics ... is Mindwalk. It doesn't have much to do with Yoga, but it does address the idea that we need a better, more wholistic worldview - in light of so much that has changed in the world, even in the past few centuries alone.

I have not seen Tuesdays with Morrie, or read that book. But if you like The Five People You Meet in Heaven, or other stuff by Mitch Albom, you'll probably enjoy the film Mindwalk.

cheers,

~Zag
 
Dor said:
Actually the question started as should it be in schools and no it shouldnt no religions can be taught in schools now remember.:)
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the first post in the thread is a statement not a question. discussions need to be allowed to move and breath.

more than a few probably merge yoga and spirituallity; seeing as health is part of a religious life this is bound to happen. which is why it will mix with christianity.

when you say its not christian it certainly feels derogatory; if it is not harmful/evil then why not allow it.

this is an interesting clip, if you will take a minute dor. its an indian chap talking about the travesty of indian guru/teachers coming to europe and the states and propagating transcendental meditation and the like. do this and that and you will have some marvellous experience etc which is obviously nonsense;

Krishnamurti with Chogyam Trungpa Rimpoche - Google Video

you have reacted understandably to the hoo ha and floss that surrounds these practises. i would say dont put up barriers to it or begin with conclusions or be put off by the hippy slant etc, but look into the matter and see if you can discern truth or worth in "some" of it.

i wonder if you put tai chi in the same boat?

the benefit to tai chi and yoga lies in the fact that they are implosive exercising as opposed to explosive. by this i mean that most forms of western exercise are explosive; i.e. they concentrate on muscular exertion sending energy outwards away from the organs, bones and tendons ; which is why so many sportsmen are always injured. however yoga and tai chi seek to build inner energy. they do this by working with the glands, organs, muscles and tendons allowing them to work together. so the energy is sent inward ; it is a much more balanced form of fitness leading to high level of health. in case anyones interested, a full learn tai chi download by a very respected teacher;

Tai Chi Bagua Qigong

perhaps steiners eurythmy would be more amenable to some christians or pilates. the impotant thing here is that we need a balanced form of implosive exercise to keep fit and healthy to enable us and our children to cope better with the stresses of living; because lets face for all the western medicine etc we're dropping like flies. we may live longer but are we postponing death or prolonging life. i'm not saying explosive mucular exertion is bad just that it needs to be balanced by its opposite. the need for these execise styles is apparent and will grow. i hope i've brought some balance to the discussion dor rather than my earlier mocking posts which only served to push us further apart, jase
 
chakraman said:
the first post in the thread is a statement not a question. discussions need to be allowed to move and breath.

more than a few probably merge yoga and spirituallity; seeing as health is part of a religious life this is bound to happen. which is why it will mix with christianity.

when you say its not christian it certainly feels derogatory; if it is not harmful/evil then why not allow it.

this is an interesting clip, if you will take a minute dor. its an indian chap talking about the travesty of indian guru/teachers coming to europe and the states and propagating transcendental meditation and the like. do this and that and you will have some marvellous experience etc which is obviously nonsense;

Krishnamurti with Chogyam Trungpa Rimpoche - Google Video

you have reacted understandably to the hoo ha and floss that surrounds these practises. i would say dont put up barriers to it or begin with conclusions or be put off by the hippy slant etc, but look into the matter and see if you can discern truth or worth in "some" of it.

i wonder if you put tai chi in the same boat?

the benefit to tai chi and yoga lies in the fact that they are implosive exercising as opposed to explosive. by this i mean that most forms of western exercise are explosive; i.e. they concentrate on muscular exertion sending energy outwards away from the organs, bones and tendons ; which is why so many sportsmen are always injured. however yoga and tai chi seek to build inner energy. they do this by working with the glands, organs, muscles and tendons allowing them to work together. so the energy is sent inward ; it is a much more balanced form of fitness leading to high level of health. in case anyones interested, a full learn tai chi download by a very respected teacher;

Tai Chi Bagua Qigong

perhaps steiners eurythmy would be more amenable to some christians or pilates. the impotant thing here is that we need a balanced form of implosive exercise to keep fit and healthy to enable us and our children to cope better with the stresses of living; because lets face for all the western medicine etc we're dropping like flies. we may live longer but are we postponing death or prolonging life. i'm not saying explosive mucular exertion is bad just that it needs to be balanced by its opposite. the need for these execise styles is apparent and will grow. i hope i've brought some balance to the discussion dor rather than my earlier mocking posts which only served to push us further apart, jase
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That is probably one of the more reasonable explanations of things, as well as invite to look at the physical good such "excercises" can bring. Mine for example, is not Tai Chi persee, but Aikido disciplines for centering the body. Though my mind is ever on the teachings of Christ. Indeed they go hand in hand in this case. There is however, a time for energy to be exerted as opposed to inverted. (to everything there is a season and a purpose, under heaven).

v/r

Joshua
 
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