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| 11-15-2008, 07:42 PM | #1 |
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astan
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Delaware
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Hi from delaware...
I'm brand new to yoga, not too familiar with all the words! I'm a muslim too so I don't the chanting. But i totally enjoy the moves and how good it is for your body. I feel so rejuvenated and relaxed. Today is the first day i could do the crane position. I was so excited when i got my knees up there and they stayed!!! I'm soo happy to be a part of this forum. Peace 
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| 11-15-2008, 07:47 PM | #2 |
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Observer
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 206
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Welcome to the forums!
Can you please educate me why a muslim wouldn't chant? I'm not questioning you, I just want to understand and learn about your religion. Thanks! |
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| 11-15-2008, 07:55 PM | #3 |
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astan
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Delaware
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I haven't looked into why or why not chant, I just felt that i shouldn't.
It just seemed like the right thing to do. If i have a better answer i'll definitely let you know!! I guess i should look into that  Peace |
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| 11-15-2008, 08:03 PM | #4 |
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astan
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Delaware
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Oh and by the way did you ever hear that when a muslim prays they are doing "yoga" by some of the positions and what we say when in prayer.
I found this website about it if your interested : http://www.islamawareness.net/Salah/yoga.html |
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| 11-16-2008, 10:02 AM | #5 |
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Boulder, Colorado
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Wishing you a warm welcome to the forum. Thank you for sharing the link!
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| 11-17-2008, 03:42 AM | #6 |
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Mostly Good Egg
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Certified Purna Yoga Teacher - Seattle, WA
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I have no first hand knowledge of the muslim system. However I can tell you...
In some religious movements Dave there are specificities regarding false idols. Some perceive chanting - especially when they are not told exactly, positively, specifically, what they are saying and "to whom" - to be a venture a bit far down the path of false idol worship. For most of those who would assume such a position they are likely bombarded by the propaganda that yoga is of the hindu religion or that yoga "is" religion.
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