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Jesus (no longer yoga) for body mind soul
Jan 1, 2026
This website no longer supports yoga and its practices and is in the process of being updated, however i am keeping the url (which will soon be redirected) for self preservation and to have a platform to communicate as things continually evolve in my life with God and relationship with Jesus Christ. It is by His grace and mercy that i feel to be in a proper position to write this, which begins by saying first and foremost that Jesus has nothing to do with yoga. Since i am a huge proponent of having a sense of humor and trust that God does as well, i figured why not let people who find this website expecting to hear about yoga instead hear about the beauty and love of Jesus Christ and how everything 'spiritual' from yoga and beyond has nothing to do with Him and have only attempted to eradicate or monopolize His message and stature. This feels more lighthearted and natural at the moment. Praise be to God.
I wish to openly state here that any references to yoga that have been made on my website are former beliefs and i now understand that yoga is not a complete way for uniting with God. While some real benefits may be had due to a sincere heart of the practitioner and some genuine teachers, it does not contain the whole and should not be applied or considered as such.
Feeling consistently and increasingly uncomfortable with yoga for numerous reasons, i had updated my bio several times over the years sensing the need to explain what yoga is and is not and how it has been commercialized watered down and blended in with so many other modalities of 'spiritual' approaches that are not connected with it, or how in many respects it is being inaccurately taught. As research and time have consumed and flown by i can confidently say today that i now understand why all those changes kept coming and how i now have concerns about the objectives and roots of yoga, be it certain parts or as a whole. Since this is my life's work, i will as objectively as possible continue to investigate and openly share as inspired.
Furthermore, i am sincerely here to say that my life has been full of unique circumstances, which includes a lifetime of loving and yearning for God and the understanding of Jesus Christ that lead to 25+ years of commitment to the studies of yoga and the holistic approach to a balanced life and health of body mind soul. Not being fulfilled by the Catholic church, i was lead to yoga and orthodox eastern Hinduism with great dedication and devotional surrender to God. It is now abundantly clear that from this love of God and the mercy of His Son, Jesus Christ, that i have been gradually and patiently lead to extricate myself from these former beliefs to where i can finally openly say--don't take the yoga route if you can avoid it. Do it if you feel you must but if you made it to this page and read this far then there's another message being given to you and you cannot say you were not informed, respectfully. As could be expected, i was recently feeling a sentiment to defend certain things regarding yoga because i have had many beneficial experiences and there are some genuine teachers out there with good intentions including my former guru, and most importantly because God knows where my heart is at all times. Our experiences are our own and no one can copy or take them from us. Reflecting on all that i've been through, as well as the quality of people including respected friends and teachers that i have come to know through yoga, i truly thought myself and others were being helped and helpful in supporting themselves and others on the spritual path, though not everyone had a focus on God. I questioned some things in the yoga realm and didn't get involved in cliques or groups. My entire life is about God, and so it was with yoga. It is because of the continuous dedication and sincerity that i trust that everything i have experienced practiced studied and taught has its place and purpose, however i now understand that yoga is not the complete way to discover the peace that passes all understanding. This comes through the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Prince of Peace.
The yoga i studied--which was just yoga with no added adjectives because apparently there's only one yoga--did not exclude Jesus Christ or having a personal relationship with God, and it was not mainstream. The things my former guru was teaching was not what you would find in your corner yoga studio. At the same time, the more that has been uncovered in regards to what is mainstream today there seems to be too many parallels or similarities with the many 'yogas' regardless of the name in front of the word and the things that i am familiar with. So one has to wonder--can it be that one modality is right while the other is wrong? How can that be if everyone thinks they're doing the right one? And it can't be half good half not. Also, if the world is 'bipolar' as it has been said then does that mean the Creator is also? In the psychological realm one might say that kind of thinking could eventually lead to egomania or schizophrenia. It is either good or it isn't, and i've seen enough over the years to gladly say there are no defenses at this time. It just is, and some recognized benefits are a greater understanding of the love of God, faith, attitude towards life, being present, discernment, emotional being, honesty, introspection, mind awareness, mental patterns, taking responsibility for ones actions, food and health, natural healing. Thankfully i was only involved with yoga (and some astrology, still questions there) and never involved with any of the wide range of beliefs or practices that fall under this 'new age' umbrella, though there were many instances where people attempted to lure but i wasn't interested. At this time there seems to be an exceedingly high number of people claiming they were heavily engrossed with everything under the new age umbrella including yoga and for many of them it started with yoga then lead to other things which they describe turned into demonic or evil experiences. While i understand where they are coming from, this is somewhat different for me however i've seen and experienced plenty of things that generate plenty of questions which continue to be investigated. All Glory and Thanks be to God and His son, Jesus Christ, the only one who frees from deceit and demons, hence His name continues to be ill spoken and cursed by many, until one day as it is written: Romans 14:11 "'As surely as I live', says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.’”
As dedicated as i was to yoga, over time i naturally steered away from certain aspects of it and didn't dive too deep into other parts. Early on i was authorized to teach, and in 2009 was initiated as a swami entrusted with the mission to disseminate the teachings in order to help raise the awareness of health, living standards, and spirituality. I never felt comfortable with this title but used it for my book while trying to respectfully understand it. If it came up in conversation i would jokingly say i'm a 'modern swami' because i'm not isolated in an ashram but live in the world with my minimalist spiritual life. In hindsight, i think being given this title only shows how serious i am about God and truth and taking responsibilty as a teacher. At the same time, i never received guidance on how to pursue the life of a swami so something never sat right.
Interestingly enough, in this modern world of seeking peace love and truth, yoga has somehow been compartmentalized under this 'New Age' term, which has been shown to potentially have dark roots. Who invented that term and who filed yoga under it? Is there really anything new about it? Did you know it has been around since Jesus's time? Did you know many warnings were given by Him and others? 'Old Age' vs 'New Age'...who was old and who wanted to be new? I find it fascinating that this is the umbrella term for modern spirituality as well as a phrase politicians love to throw around claiming its inevitability for the world while standing at podiums presenting a persona of control when they have zero and with barely a face but throats of open graves where they flatter with their tongues hypnotizing the masses with symbols and terms. Are politics and yoga connected? But nooo it couldn't be... All i know is Jesus Christ is extremely merciful and patient, and clarity comes in due time.
If you made it this far and things make even a little sense and triggers the soul in the slightest pinch, then i can only say there's a spark for God and don't let it be taken away. I am not here pointing fingers but taking full responsibility as always while recognizing the world we are living in and what is being propagandized and that we are in a serious situation that requires thoughtful discussion. We need to think and do it hard and recognize how certain institutions and beyond are selling God (or not) these days. We have to look at the world and the role we play in it and pray to God through Jesus Christ with an open heart. To trust and have no fear, and be gentle and patient. Read the Bible, even if starting with only one verse that clings to the heart and soul. It will evolve in time. Pray unceasingly for God to enter into your life and show you the Way. Follow His commandments to the best of your ability. They are meant to protect us, not to control.
This may be an act of religion but God and Jesus are not an institutionalized religion. Religions can be really good at dividing people saying their way is the only way with too many dogmas leaving too many questions. Man is the maker of establishments and principalities. God is the Father and Jesus is His Son who loves unconditionally and is waiting for us to approach Him. If one feels even the slightest inkling to do so then He is already there. He gruesomely died on the cross for us in order to rise again and prove that there is a God. The ignorance of man was so great that it took something as heinous as this act to show the people just how confused their minds were on how to approach Him.
So much pain and suffering, yet here we are 2000+ years later still ignoring God and not loving one another, the second most important message after Matthew 22:37, 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ None of us would be here without God's love, yet it is well sold to just sit back cross our legs do a certain exercise or practice and think we are the creators that can materialize anything in our life as long as we discover the light within (and for others also thanking the universe thinking it loves them personally). One could again wonder--if we didn't make the bees trees whales and snails then how can we be a true creator? We can certainly be creators of art books businesses fashion music products websites etc. but we cannot be a creator of Creation. That is one highlighted deception in the 'New Age' lingo. When this came to light, so did Matthew 24:4, 'Take heed that no man deceive you.'
God wants to be with us, and the Lord Jesus Christ, His only Son, manifested in human flesh as a fully perfected human to provide salvation for our sins. Understanding and accepting this is in no way by force as God gives us free will, so it is up to our own hearts to love the Lord or not. If not, then what is the alternative at the time of death? There is much that religions like to sell on that matter. Whatever it may be, one cannot say that God is not fair. He is the Creator after all -- Him, not us, and He is so just and loving that He gave us His only Son of man while allowing us the choice to love Him or not.
One might lastly wonder--why would God accept us into His Kingdom if we dismissed Him our entire life, even cursed Him, joked about Him, made fun of others for loving Him? Yet still, at the time of death the choice appears to be there because He knows our heart. We may not be there yet but there's plenty of information and testimonies from all over the world from sincere people walking with Jesus Christ who gladly share their experiences and more.
In closing for now, this life may be a rat race or a cat chase at a 'Seek and ye shall find' pace (Matthew 7:7) but either way i take this topic very seriously and am open to any comments feedback testimonies or simply anything you may like to share or understand more. Feel free to message me through the Contact page. Thank you for reading.
Maria
Blessings and love,
In 2010 i self published a book, 108 Pearls of Wisdom, which was an unexpected work of love. While i am not promoting it, i am providing some information since the bookstore page is still available. The book began a natural process after a poem was written for my former guru. From there followed 107 more. Since the main focus of the book is God's love and my love for God and not yoga or my former guru i am keeping it available for purchase until further notice, however i openly state that any references to yoga within it should be understood as former beliefs and that i now understand that yoga is not a complete way for finding God and should not be applied or considered truth.