Archive for November 25th, 2008

25th November
2008
written by Van Sieve

Apparently, the Malaysian Muslim ruling body is taking issue with the age-old practice of yoga. Sighting Hindu spiritual elements as corrupting influences upon Muslim faith, the council has proclaimed that it’s inappropriate for Muslims to practice the exercises.

Nude yoga photo borrowed from ElephantJournal.com - visit this site for yoga info.

Nude yoga photo borrowed from ElephantJournal.com - visit this site for yoga info.

Even yoga practices that don’t include religious chanting or mediation has been condemned in the fatwa.

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