While Yoga evolved as a spiritual practice in Hinduism, in the Western World, a part of yoga, known as Asana, has grown popular as a form of purely physical exercise. Some Western forms have little or nothing to do with Hinduism or spirituality, but are simply a way of keeping fit and healthy. (taken from Wikipedia)
And here in Malaysia, Muslims are banned from practicing it. The National Fatwa Council said that it has elements of other religion and could corrupt Muslims. Well.. in my humble opinion, i just don't see what is wrong with practicing yoga for for health issue. In fact, practicing yoga doesn't necessarily involved worshiping and chanting. The physical movement were good for improving one's health. Why weren't yoga banned in other Muslim countries?
Besides, yoga had evolved since more than 5000 years ago. We are now in the 21st century, people can differentiate what is good for them and what's not. Don't you think so?
3 feedbacks:
i worked in yoga zone b4. some christians & muslims asked for refund after they attended the 1st class. the reason was same as wat the fatwa said "it has elements of other religion". so, although we are now in the 21st century, there are still some ppl cant accept it..
well, welcome to the 'boleh land' where nothing is impossible here..
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