the171 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm going to counseling for EMDR treatment. The sister has advised me to begin using yoga, tai chi chuh, and stuff like that to relieve stress and "pray with my body". She has also talked about how she uses reiki. I don't feel comfortable with that yoga and tai chi stuff. Is the Church OK with this stuff? Am I worshipping the sun goddess or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 [quote name='the171' timestamp='1338410465' post='2438060'] I'm going to counseling for EMDR treatment. The sister has advised me to begin using yoga, tai chi chuh, and stuff like that to relieve stress and "pray with my body". She has also talked about how she uses reiki. I don't feel comfortable with that yoga and tai chi stuff. Is the Church OK with this stuff? Am I worshipping the sun goddess or something? [/quote] Yoga is completely fine with the Church so long as you don't throw in any Eastern spirituality in it. I recommend Pilates because it's insane and you get a really good figure even if you only use it half an hour a day (And trust me, half an hour is a lot when it comes to Pilates). Tai Chi is where things can get a little more dangerous and you should be careful with it. I have never heard of Reiki so I can't tell you anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 You'll see a lot of arguments for and against yoga (not sure about tai chi, I haven't really looked into that one). If you're uncomfortable with it I'd go with FP's advice (can't believe I just said that! ) and do Pilates. It's somewhat similar to yoga, and you can slow it down if you want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) Reiki is NOT at all conformable to Church teachings. Stay far, far, away. National Catholic Bioethics Center's periodical "Ethics & Medics" had an article about Reiki not too long ago. "Reiki Poses Theological Problems" by His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl Edited May 30, 2012 by Lil Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm pretty sure that Reiki isn't razzle dazzle, but I don't have anything but memories of people saying so to back that up, atm. Pilates is a really good alternative to yoga, with no spiritual connections. It was developed by a guy who solely wanted to help people physically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 [quote name='IcePrincessKRS' timestamp='1338410982' post='2438075'] You'll see a lot of arguments for and against yoga (not sure about tai chi, I haven't really looked into that one). If you're uncomfortable with it I'd go with FP's advice (can't believe I just said that! ) and do Pilates. It's somewhat similar to yoga, and you can slow it down if you want to. [/quote] Wow! Recently I have been getting into all sorts of agreements and likes from the moderators! I am becoming a perfect example of a decent Phatmasser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 I took a Pilates workshop when I was planning on going into theatre. I think I might brush up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I took tai chi in high school as a part of my theater magnet. Honestly, it's not crazy. Most of what we learned was about how it helps with breathing, balance and strength; how each move could be used in self-defense; and about how each posture was thought to help with internal health (e.g. one of the first postures/positions was supposed to be good for intestinal health or something). I do yoga, and it's purely exercise. (Grab a copy of Bob Harper's yoga workout. That man is crazy.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) I think Pilates is the best idea. My sister does it and she has a really good page on Youtube she goes for it. I'll ask her and I'll send you the link later. Tai Chi makes me weary because it has a lot to do with "spiritual auras" crazy spiritual philosophies like that. I think yoga is pretty controversial. It comes up a lot on Catholic Answers Forums and I think the apologists usually say it's okay but to be weary. There are spiritual connections in a lot of it if I remember correctly so the safest bet is Pilates which, as stated above, has no spiritual connections at all. It's also the best workout so it's a win-win. My sister has a stomach, back and thighs of steel. Edited May 30, 2012 by FuturePriest387 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 [quote name='franciscanheart' timestamp='1338411343' post='2438086'] I took tai chi in high school as a part of my theater magnet. Honestly, it's not crazy. Most of what we learned was about how it helps with breathing, balance and strength; how each move could be used in self-defense; and about how each posture was thought to help with internal health (e.g. one of the first postures/positions was supposed to be good for intestinal health or something). I do yoga, and it's purely exercise. (Grab a copy of Bob Harper's yoga workout. That man is crazy.) [/quote] That's my general thought... but like I said, a lot of people will argue the opposite.[quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1338411100' post='2438078'] Reiki is NOT at all conformable to Church teachings. Stay far, far, away. National Catholic Bioethics Center's periodical "Ethics & Medics" had an article about Reiki not too long ago. "Reiki Poses Theological Problems" by His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl [/quote] [quote name='MissScripture' timestamp='1338411176' post='2438080'] I'm pretty sure that Reiki isn't razzle dazzle, but I don't have anything but memories of people saying so to back that up, atm. Pilates is a really good alternative to yoga, with no spiritual connections. It was developed by a guy who solely wanted to help people physically. [/quote] I was going to say "no reiki!!!" but I forgot. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the171 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Another question: have any of you gone through EMDR? I have questions about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Sorry, I can't help you on that one. I had to google to figure out what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 [quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1338411100' post='2438078'] Reiki is NOT at all conformable to Church teachings. Stay far, far, away. National Catholic Bioethics Center's periodical "Ethics & Medics" had an article about Reiki not too long ago. "Reiki Poses Theological Problems" by His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl [/quote] from the endnotes to that article (because it's not online, unfortunately) USCCB Committee on Doctrine, "Guidelines for Evaluating Reiki as an Alternative Therapy" http://old.usccb.org/doctrine/Evaluation_Guidelines_finaltext_2009-03.pdf Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, "Instruction on Prayers for Healing" http://www.doctrinafidei.va/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20001123_istruzione_en.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 [quote name='franciscanheart' timestamp='1338411343' post='2438086'] I took tai chi in high school as a part of my theater magnet. Honestly, it's not crazy. Most of what we learned was about how it helps with breathing, balance and strength; how each move could be used in self-defense; and about how each posture was thought to help with internal health (e.g. one of the first postures/positions was supposed to be good for intestinal health or something). I do yoga, and it's purely exercise. (Grab a copy of Bob Harper's yoga workout. That man is crazy.) [/quote] I know they've used Tai Chi in elderly populations to help increase balance. I don't remember if they found it effective, or not. I've done yoga before, though I am terrible at it! But I definitely agree that it can be used as only exercise. But I think you do need to pay attention to how it's being presented, if you're doing it in a class or something, because it could easily slip into the realm of not just exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 if you're interested in the debates we've had here about yoga, just run a search. good stuff, particularly on both sides of the argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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