Ahead of the United Nations International Day of Yoga -- designated as June 21 -- the Greek Orthodox Church in Greece has lashed out at the popular relaxation and exercise, the Byzantine Texas website reports today (June 17, 2015).
The Holy Synod -- the Greek Orthodox Church's governing body in Athens -- denounced yoga, saying it is "incompatible" with the Christian faith.
The synod said that yoga is a fundamental part of the Hindu religion, and is not "a form of exercise."
"For this reason, yoga is totally incompatible with our Christian Orthodox faith and it has no place in the life of Christians," the statement said.
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