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Isn’t yoga an Eastern religious practice? With its earliest inscriptions originating from the Indus Valley over 5000 years ago, yoga definitely has deep and rich cultural roots from ancient Indian civilisation which later spread to the Far East. Acknowledging the many benefits of this ancient practice, yoga evolved into many different lineages and was adapted as a spiritual discipline by different religions. Without dishonouring its rich heritage, yoga's many benefits continue to be recognised by modern western science and different cultures forming what is now the modern-day adaptation of yoga - arguably completely separable from any religion or adaptable by any religion as a spiritual practice. In its most neutral form, however, yoga consists of 3 key components: breath work, movement and meditation. If yoga is somehow related to other religious practices, shouldn’t Christians just avoid it altogether? Historically, many cultural traditions and practices have had some correlation to other religious practices or used in a secular way, but it does not stop Christians from benefiting from it. If you look into the history of competitive running, you'll find that the origins of this modern sporting event was often linked to honouring or worshiping of idols or gods. Today, we run simply for health benefits. Drinking chocolate dates back to historical findings in religious ritual sites of the Mayan people. Today, we drink and eat chocolate simply because it is tasty. We believe that God can redeem all things for His Glory. Without Him, nothing was made that has been made. (John 1:1-3)
