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I ran into a discussion about whether yoga and tai chi are incompatible with the Catholic faith. Seems a lot of people put those exercises in the same class as tarot cards and idol worship.
... Uh, reality check please?
Just because something comes from a pagan culture doesn't make it instantly bad and incompatible with Catholicism. Or do these people also want to rid the world of mistletoe, wedding rings, and just about every well known holy day (Easter, Christmas, Halloween/All Saints Day...).
Okay, so these exercises involve the flow of energy through the body and the occasional meditation. It's New Age! It's the work of the Devil! Panic in the streets! AAAA!!!
~.~ Point one: There is energy in the body. No, really. Our bodies generate small amounts of electricity. There's also blood, lymph, and who knows what else. Now what exactly flows while doing these exercises I don't know. It could be all of these or none of these but something else entirely. I know that with acupressure, which also helps with the body's flow, that something gets moving that makes me feel better.
Point two: What's wrong with meditation? It's a huge part of Catholicism. Don't want to contemplate your navel? Who says you have to? Lots of Catholics who perform these exercises contemplate their faith while relaxing their bodies.
All in all, I don't get it. There are a lot of things connected with New Age that actually work. But just because I drink herbal teas, use natural remedies, eat a lot of organic foods, see a chiropractor, and try some Eastern exercises doesn't mean I'm going to buy the philosophy.Current Music: (watching MysteryER) |
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