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Yoga has an affiliation with a particular religious tradition; not sure why you think it doesn’t. It can be compatible with other religions, but it’s simply inaccurate to pretend it originated outside the purview of any religion.

My issue is you assume I’m a dilettante. I’m not. I have been learning about Buddhism and Hinduism for at least half my life and take it pretty seriously. I do believe in reincarnation, of course. I’m not sure that going to yoga classes and resenting mindfulness will do much for these people spiritually in the next life, but if it does, then that’s great. [/quote]

I haven’t assumed anything about you. I stated the vast majority of yoga teachers don’t have much of a background in Eastern religions and aren’t really in a position to educate students on religion, especially when most students don’t want to hear it. Have you ever had a friend who suddenly discovers Jesus and talks about it non-stop? It’s like that. Annoying, no real depth to what they are saying, they are just parroting things they have heard from others, and most of what they say is wrong.

The reality is that most people just want asana, and that’s fine. A good teacher recognizes what the student needs and gives it to them, rather than pushing what they think students should learn. If students want to learn Hinduism, also fine, although they may be better served finding a lifelong Hindu practitioner and scholar- or even taking a college course- rather than a yoga teacher. [/quote]

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