Links Outlining the Dangers of Yoga, Kundalini, and Transcendental Meditation
Christian Sites:
The TM-Siddhi Techniques & Yoga Testimony of Teri Johnson - from Aslan's Place website.
Yoga-Relaxation or Occult? From Aslan's Place website.
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
New-VishalMangalwadi.com - Christian Indian scholar and intellectual has an amazing view from the east and how Christianity help shape western society. Vishal studied under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi prior to becoming a Christian and has written several books on the new age, Hinduism, yoga, and eastern culture. He studied with Francis Schaeffer at L' Abri in Switzerland. Many of his works are available on the " works" page of his website. Link to article on yoga : Yoga: Five Ways to Salvation in Hinduism
Yoga and Christianity: Are They Compatible? - well researched article by Michael Gleghorn from Probenet website. Includes references to ancient Hindu texts. PDF Version (May be downloaded and distributed)
Yoga and New Trends in Christianity - Excellent article from "Light for the Last Days" website. Excellent contrast of Hindu versus Christian philosophy.
Yoga Articles on "A Christian Response" - Several excellent articles posted on the Australian Pastornet Website
"Innocent Yoga?" - Dr. John Ankerberg & Dr. John Weldon - a well researched paper from the Ankerberg Theological Research Institute (www.ankerberg.com) based on New Age and Yoga sources. The author of this website has had many similar experiences to the story of a women named Carole whose story is included in this article. PDF file of "Innocent Yoga?" (see link below to obtain Adobe Acrobat)
"Yoga: The Occult?" - Dr. John Ankerberg & Dr. John Weldon - well researched paper with excerpts on the dangers and complications of yoga and meditation from noted guru's such as Sri Chinmoy and Gopi Krishna. If you think the dangers of Yoga are non-trivial, here is an excerpt from the article,
"Yoga authority Hans Ulrich Rieker admonishes in The Yoga of Light, "Yoga is not a trifling jest if we consider that any misunderstanding in the practice of yoga can mean death and insanity," and of Kundalini yoga, he says that if the breath is "prematurely exhausted [withdrawn] there is immediate danger of death for the yogi." PDF file of "Yoga: The Occult?"
"Kundalini Yoga" - Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. John Weldon - Most recent Ankerberg Institute article on Kundalini Yoga and aspects of kundalini spirit "power" and "possession." PDF file of "Kundalini Yoga"
"Yoga Theory and Practice: Separable? Part One" by Dr. John Ankerberg & Dr. John Weldon - Background article on how Yoga theory and practice are inseparable. PDF file of "Yoga Separable?" Part One
"Yoga Theory and Practice: Separable? Part Two" by Dr. John Ankerberg & Dr. John Weldon - Part two of "Yoga Separable". PDF file of "Yoga Separable?" Part Two
Yoga articles on "A Christian Response" - Links to many excellent articles on an Pastornet an Australian website.
Mike Shreve's Story - testimony of Mike Shreve former Kundalini yoga teacher and founder of the truelight.net website.
Vail Carruth's Story - testimony of Vail Carruth former teacher of Transcendental meditation. On truelight.net website.
Out of Kundalini -Testimony of Virgo Handojo - testimony of an Indonesian man's journey to Christ
Critical considerations regarding Yoga as spiritual path towards transcendence a presentation of Yoga and Hindu spirituality with a critical analysis of its spiritual disciplines from a Christian perspective by Ernest Valea. The site includes several other excellent articles contrasting Christianity and Eastern Religions as well. Main Homepage of site: World Religions: Comparative Analysis
Yoga: Health or Stealth: an article describing the theological and spiritual pitfalls of yoga practice from a Roman Catholic perspective. From the Roman Catholic ministry The Cross and the Veil.
Yoga: From Hippies to Hip - excellent article from Christian Answers for the New Age (CANA) website discussing the spiritual roots of many aspects of yoga.
Trancenet.org Cults & Mind Control News home page - information and research on Transcendental Meditation (TM) and other religious groups by a former TM'er.
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