According to renowned psychoanalyst Carl Jung:

"One often hears and reads about the dangers of Yoga, particularly of the ill-reputed Kundalini Yoga. The deliberately induced psychotic state, which in certain unstable individuals might easily lead to a real psychosis, is a danger that needs to be taken very seriously indeed. These things really are dangerous and ought not to be meddled with in our typically Western way. It is a meddling with Fate, which strikes at the very roots of human existence and can let loose a flood of sufferings of which no sane person ever dreamed. These sufferings correspond to the hellish torments of the chönyid state..."   C. G. Jung, Introduction to The Tibetan book of the Dead *

The purpose of this website is to provide information and links to articles and websites that describe the many physical, psychological, and spiritual dangers associated with Yoga, Transcendental Mediation (TM), and especially practices that are used to bring about a "Kundalini Awakening."  As you investigate the sites and articles referenced on this website you will see that the purpose of yoga is not physical exercise but a path to spiritual "awakening" and "enlightenment" through union with the "divine."  In order to bring about this "enlightenment" the overarching goal of  yoga is to prepare oneself for the awakening of the spiritual energy or "kundalini" that supposedly lies dormant at the base of the spine.  When the awakening of kundalini or "serpent energy" occurs, the consequences can be perilous and last for years.

The websites referenced on these pages come from "New Age" and Eastern religious sources as well as Christian viewpoints on the topic.

Note:  The author of this website has intimate knowledge of the negative effects of the "kundalini awakening" experience having personally undergone a spontaneous awakening several years ago.  See about the author.  It is not the authors intent to attack other religions but to provide fair warning as to the spiritual objectives and realities of many eastern religions and spiritual disciplines.  As a Christian, the author  provides references to Christian perspectives on the kundalini awakening experience and other eastern spiritual disciplines.

 

What's New:

New  YogaDangers Webpage dedicated  to Christian Yoga

Yoga Uncoiled: From East To West - DVD  Production by Caryl Matrisciana - Excellent resource for all Christians on roots of Yoga in Hinduism and the problems underlying the Christian practice of yoga. From website: www.carylmatrisciana.com.

Southern Baptist Convention, Yoga and the New Age Article from Christian Research Service website with lots of good links.

There is no Christian Yoga.  By Yogi Baba Prem, Vedavisharada, CYI, C.ay, C.va; from website yogababaprem.sulekha.com.

"Yoga Renamed is Still Hindu", -  Article in "Hinduism Today," discussing the true nature of Yoga and how it cannot be separated from its origins.

"An Open Letter to Evangelicals" - Hindu evangelists that is.  This 1991 article from "Hinduism Today" is very prescient about the future state of Hinduism in the United States.  At the end of the article the author states:

"You will see alliances form among Hindus and Christians (probably Episcopalians at first, not the Assembly of God). International conclaves, especially the peace and ecumenical movements, will be deeply affected by Hindus. A small army of yoga missionaries - hatha, raja, siddha and kundalini - beautifully trained in the last 10 years, is about to set upon the western world. They may not call themselves Hindu, but Hindus know where yoga came from and where it goes." (Emphasis Mine)

Article by Chris Lawson, " Christian Yoga:  Rooted in Hindu Occultism"   This article discusses  the occult aspects of yoga with much background and references on the true origins of yoga and its incompatibility with Christianity.   This is from the website Spiritual Research Network - A Discernment Resource Ministry

McYoga!! - Article on the Classicalyoga.org website giving a perspective on McDonald's new promotion of yoga with their virtual fitness teacher named Maya. Link to the McDonalds website about the Happy Meals for Adults that include a yoga DVD. Here

Book by Guru, Del Pe, "Hidden Dangers of Meditation and Yoga: How to Play with your Sacred Fires Safely."   For more information see this page on the "Wise Meditation" website.

 

 

 

Is Kundalini really of God?

The question to all who view these pages - What is your view of God?  Is God a "Force" or an "Energy" to be manipulated. What are the attributes of God's nature?  What kind of relationship do you want to have with God?  If God is a personal and truly loving God, does God really desire these "kundalini" experiences for His human creation?  Has He made it this difficult and treacherous to get to know Him? 

" the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; " (Galatians 5:22-23)

"For God has  not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind"  (2 Timothy 1:7)

"The Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in loving-kindness and truth; who keeps loving-kindness for thousands, who forgives iniquity, transgression and sin"  (Exodus 34:6-7)

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30)

"Like a shepherd He will tend His flock, In His arm He will gather the lambs And carry them in His bosom; He will gently lead the nursing ewes."  (Isaiah 40:11)

"that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; [and] that you, being rooted and grounded in love,  may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,  and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God."  (Ephesians 3:16-19)

 

 

Some of the reported symptoms of  a "Kundalini Awakening"

	Mental confusion, difficulty concentrating, memory problems
	Severe emotional mood swings -anxiety, depression, rage, fear and dread
	Sleep disturbances
	Gastrointestinal problems, irritable bowel syndrome
	Itching, burning, cramping, twitching of skin and  body
	Electrical rushes and feelings of energy moving throughout  the body
	Ego problems, grandiose and paranoid states
	Psychic, trance states and out-of-body experiences
	Sexual and hormonal difficulties
	Uncontrollable vocalizations, chanting and body contortions
	Ringing, rushing, and hissing sounds in ears
	Paranormal activity - levitations, possession states, and spiritual assault
	Inability to function effectively enough to work or care for children
	Symptoms can last for years
	For more extensive listings see Signs and symptoms of Kundalini Awakening and Kundalini Survival & Support