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Question: Recently I joined a yoga class for fitness and relaxation. During the class, mantras are used....Everyone I have asked seems to think there is no problem with this but I feel uncomfortable and do not know why.

April 1, 2012

Question: Recently I joined a yoga class for fitness and relaxation. During the class, mantras are used. The teacher explained the meanings such as “all is truth.” Is it wrong to participate in these mantras? Can I just substitute Christian words such as “Jesus”? Or should I not participate in...Read more

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