![]() ![]() ![]() Yoga can also not have possibly originated with a clear “anti-Christian” philosophy as some claim since yoga is much older than Christianity. This does not mean that yoga is a religion in and of itself, nor that it is an attempt at conversion. Yes, yoga has ancient ties to Eastern religions (such as Hinduism and Buddhism) as they grew up out of the same cultural understanding of the world. In my experience, yoga has not been a means of conversion to a specific religion but more of a way to understand myself and how I interact with others and the world I live in. ![]() What this deeper spiritual connection is will completely depend on your personal spiritual beliefs and life perspectives. ![]() Yoga allows us to find a deeper connection to ourselves - physically, mentally, and even spiritually - through breathing exercises, meditation, and movement. All of these things can impact one’s understanding of yoga and its applications on and off the mat. It also depends on how and where they are introduced to yoga - what format (in-person or videos), the instructor(s), or the studio environment itself. This is not an easy question to ask or answer for many as it depends on each individual’s perspective and their understanding of their spiritual practice or religion and their basic understanding of yoga. ![]()
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