What does Yoga benefit physically over Pilates?

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#61

What I have been told–not sure how true it is, but it seems believable–Some of the early Christians before their conversions worshipped other gods and had their names or likenesses tattoed on their foreheads, so after their baptism, they were reminded who their new God was by tracing a cross on their foreheads with their fingers, and were instructed to to that regularly. Over time, it became more enlarged.

What we believe would be mumbo jumbo to others, I know, but if I opened a pilates studio or an exercise studio, would not inflict my mumbo jumbo on my customers. That’s because I’m senstive, humble, and have manners…

#62

Hmm. You mentioned that you don’t like the “spritual” aspect of yoga… But in my opinion, “spiritual” and “religious” are two very different things. Yoga can be physically, mentally, and spiritually beneficial… but it does not have to interfere with any other religious beliefs or practices, in my opinion.

#63

[QUOTE=brit716;41974]Hmm. You mentioned that you don’t like the “spritual” aspect of yoga… But in my opinion, “spiritual” and “religious” are two very different things. Yoga can be physically, mentally, and spiritually beneficial… but it does not have to interfere with any other religious beliefs or practices, in my opinion.[/QUOTE]

What does “spiritual” mean and how can it not be religious?

BTW, I don’t think I ever said I don’t like the spiritual aspect of yoga. I just don’t want a brand of spirtuality imposed–that would have been my objection.

My confusion and my frustration are the contradictions. Yoga is not a religion, supposedly, yet you can’t go very far in yoga without being up to your waist in Hinduism or Buddhism. Just look at this board. How many Christians are here? How many matter-of-factly talk about their next incarnation as if that is something everyone would naturally understand?

I don’t know how many times I’ve read articles by yogis who are adamant that yoga is not a religion and has no deity, and that anyone of any faith may practice it without conflict, and then they go on to explain what God “really” is (which is in conflict with what I believe God is) and to discuss reincarnation as well.

The “spirituality” of those who do yoga is Hindu or Buddhist. It is not Christian. It conflicts with Christianity.

How many Christian yoga teachers do you know? And by Christian I mean accepting the whole nine yards, and not just a belief that Jesus was nice guy.

Those who embrace Hinduism or Buddhism do not understand that their spirituality is not the same as Chrisitian spirituality and they think it is somehow “neutral.”

If you want to discuss this further I would be happy to do so in the religion forum. I do not want to say much more in this general forum lest I suffer the wrath of David, and spend the rest of this incarnation banished to the religion forum.

#64

Thomas im not seeing sensitivity , humility , or even any great display of manners , your suggestion that you have these qualities , belies the fact for me . presumably you are not a small child so I wont think of you as one .

#65

[QUOTE=charliedharma;41997]Thomas im not seeing sensitivity , humility , or even any great display of manners , your suggestion that you have these qualities , belies the fact for me . presumably you are not a small child so I wont think of you as one .[/QUOTE]

You fail to perceive my smart-alecky sense of humor.

But you neglected to comment about the actual point I made, which is that I would not impose my beliefs on others, as others do on me, while claiming what they teach is not religion and is not in conflict with other religions, etc., which is why some of us blow it off as “mumbo jumbo.”

If you would like a serious discussion about this, I would be happy to accomodate you in the religious forum.

#66

"Religion can be seen as a pathway that leads to God. The pathway is not God, but in the best and highest intentions it would lead people closer to God. All true religious paths and teachings came into existence through divine inspiration and revelation, the spark of God’s love and light that opens a pathway for God’s presence to be seen and felt more directly.

Spirituality is a more general term that includes religion but that also encompasses the general human impulse to reach out towards the greater whole of which we all are a part. The difference between religion and spirituality is simply that most religions offer a specific set of beliefs and structures to help people to attune to their innate spirituality. "

(WorldBlessings.com)

My reply wasn’t meant to offend anyone. Like I mentioned in my previous post, it’s just my personal opinion that spirituality and religion are two different things. You may not agree with this and you don’t have to. My intention was only to share with you my point of view.

I am actually a Christian and still practice yoga and in my opinion the two do not interfere. I suppose it just depends on how far into the beliefs of yoga practice you go.

Like I said… my personal opinion… No need to get upset.