The Spiritual Reality Behind Popular Health Practices
Many people engage with yoga and massage therapy as seemingly harmless health practices, but beneath their mainstream acceptance lies a concerning spiritual reality that many practitioners remain unaware of. What appears to be beneficial for physical health may actually pose significant spiritual risks, especially for those who identify as Christians.
Yoga: More Than Just Physical Exercise
Yoga has been marketed globally as a beneficial exercise regime for flexibility, stress relief, and physical wellness. Statistics show over 41 million yoga studio businesses existed in the United States in 2024, with more than 60 million daily social media posts related to yoga. Medical professionals frequently recommend it, and the United Nations has even introduced yoga programs in schools and colleges worldwide.
However, this widespread acceptance obscures yoga’s fundamental spiritual nature.
The True Meaning of Yoga
The word “yoga” itself reveals its purpose—it means “to marry,” “to connect,” “to unite,” “to combine,” or “to become one with.” At its core, yoga is not merely physical exercise but a Hindu ritual designed to unite practitioners with what Eastern religions call the “universal consciousness.”
As one former yoga instructor confessed: “I was a certified yoga instructor with hundreds of hours of training and it was my passion. My passion was healing. My passion was helping people heal and little did I know I was deceived and not until I was saved by Jesus Christ.”
Historical and Religious Roots
Yoga’s origins trace back thousands of years to ancient India. While its exact beginnings remain unclear, it developed as a spiritual practice firmly rooted in Hindu philosophy:
- According to Hindu teachings, the source of yoga is Shiva, and its main founder is symbolized as a serpent who took human form
- This serpent-figure wrote 195 aphorisms (wise sayings) that form the foundation of all yoga practice
- The practice involves specific postures and sequences designed to worship Hindu deities like Shakti, Shiva, and Ganesha
The Deception in Modern Practice
The modern presentation of yoga as purely physical exercise represents a concerning spiritual deception:
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“Here’s where the deception comes in. Some will say it will bring you closer to God… These are subliminal messages so they’ve got to go through a certain religious inclination to give us some exercise.”
Even when practitioners perform yoga with Christian intentions, the poses themselves have specific spiritual significance: “When they make those poses, they’re invoking that particular demon that goes with that pose. That’s what the poses were curated for. They were curated to honor false gods and not only honor false gods but invite and to yoke with false gods.”
Testimonials of Spiritual Harm
Former practitioners have reported disturbing spiritual experiences after engaging with yoga:
One person described: “I literally had to stop and look at everything and dig deep, because everything that I thought was bringing me peace had led me to just severe anxiety, no sense of peace, dysregulated… I would say demons in my home, apparitions, spiritual harassment, spiritual attacks, involuntary kundalini.”
Another recounted: “One attack dropped me down, and whatever spirit was, was banging my head on the floor… I was taken over by the spirit.”
These testimonials suggest that yoga’s spiritual implications go far beyond simple physical exercise, potentially opening practitioners to harmful spiritual influences.
The Dangers of Massage Therapy
While less obviously connected to spiritual practices, massage therapy also presents health concerns that many remain unaware of:
Short-Term Relief, Long-Term Problems
Medical professionals acknowledge massage’s temporary benefits while warning about its limitations:
“Massage really helps in the short-term pain, for sure. Chronic pain, it can help,” notes Dr. Shane McGee, a doctor of internal medicine. However, he emphasizes that these benefits are “short-lived.”
Physical Risks and Contraindications
Massage therapy carries several physical risks:
- Bruising is a common injury
- Rib fractures can occur
- Dangerous for those with bleeding disorders or vascular issues
- Potential to cause miscarriage in pregnant women
As stated in the transcript: “Those massages are the storehouse of the pain. Maybe you enjoy it. Yeah, but it’s dangerous to your health… No one wants to take away from you something you’re enjoying so much. But the truth is, it’s damaging your body.”
Biblical Perspective and Guidance
The Bible provides clear guidance on practices that connect with other spiritual entities:
“This is the biggest sin of the Old Testament and I would say of the New Testament. When did God get really fired up at his people? When they worshipped false gods.”
For Christians, the warning is particularly relevant: “Remember what he says? My people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge.”
Alternatives for Wellness
Rather than seeking peace, healing, and wellness through potentially harmful practices like yoga and massage, the transcript suggests looking to faith:
“You should not be seeking those things from yoga. You should seek them from Jesus Christ.”
Conclusion
While yoga and massage therapy have gained mainstream acceptance and popularity, it’s crucial to understand their potential spiritual and physical implications. Before engaging with these practices, individuals—particularly those with religious convictions—should carefully research their origins, purposes, and potential effects. True wellness encompasses both physical and spiritual health, and making informed choices about health practices is essential to maintaining both.
What appears harmless on the surface may carry deeper implications that affect not just the body, but potentially the spirit as well. As with any health practice, thorough research and awareness remain the best protection against unintended consequences.
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