Category: Yoga News
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Yoga For Weight-Loss: Train Your Body, Train Your Mind
The reason that yoga helps you to lose weight is because it is dedicated to helping your body eliminate toxins. We are full of toxins. From the food we eat to the air we breathe to the water we bat…
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Cancer survivors dismayed by blanket ban on yoga – star.com.my
PETALING JAYA: Many Muslim cancer survivors who practise yoga to promote general wellbeing are disappointed and confused over the National Fatwa Council’s edict on the ancient form of exercise. National Cancer Society of Malaysia’s advisor Datuk …
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Malaysia Muslim council under fire for banning yoga – MSN Singapore
One of Malaysia’s highest Islamic bodies was under fire Sunday after its chairman said yoga was forbidden for Muslims because the practice would weaken religious faith. Devotees of yoga and moderate Muslim groups criticised the ruling by Abdul Shukor …
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Moderates in Malaysia slam ‘ban’ on yoga – Gulf Times
KUALA LUMPUR: One of Malaysia’s highest Islamic bodies was under fire yesterday after its chairman said yoga was forbidden for Muslims because the practice would weaken religious faith. Followers of yoga and moderate Muslim groups criticised the …
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Malaysian Muslims told yoga is taboo (New Haven Register)
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s top Islamic body Saturday ruled against Muslims practicing yoga, saying it has elements of other religions that could corrupt Muslims.
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Muslim practitioners of yoga upset over ban in Malaysia – Zee News
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 23: Yoga as practised in Malaysia has evolved and there is nothing religious about it, several Muslim practitioners and enthusiasts of this ancient Indian fitness regime have said, expressing deep disappointment at the National …
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Malaysian clerics ban yoga for Muslims – The Washington Times
Muslim leaders in Malaysia have issued a fatwa banning the practice of yoga among Muslims, the BBC is reporting. The Muslim clerics say that yoga, with its focus on mediation and prayer, could undermine the tenets of Islam. However, the clerics have …
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Malaysia Muslim council slammed for ban on yoga – Taipei Times
One of Malaysia¡¦s highest Islamic bodies was under fire yesterday after its chairman said yoga was forbidden for Muslims because the practice would weaken religious faith. Devotees of yoga and moderate Muslim groups criticized the ruling by Abdul …
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Malay Muslim body under fire over Yoga ban – NDTV
Upset over ban on Yoga in Malaysia by country’s top Islamic body, a Hindu group in Kuala Lumpur said the minority community is disturbed by the Fatwa Council’s decision and it should have consulted knowledgeable groups to know about different aspects …
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Malaysian Muslims told to just say no to yoga – Edmonton Sun
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s top Islamic body has ruled against Muslims practising yoga. In its non-binding edict, Malaysia’s National Fatwa Council says yoga has elements of Hindu religion that could corrupt Muslims. Council chairman Abdul …