Episode #54
The Truth About Yoga: What It Actually Is, Why It's Not Just Exercise, and What It Really Opens You Up To
Most people think yoga is just stretching. Linda Carl thought so too, for almost twenty years, right up until the night she came face to face with something she couldn't explain away. This week she joins Marie to unpack what yoga actually is at its root, what happened to her and her daughter that finally broke it open, and why intention doesn't change what a practice is designed to do. This week we discuss: - what yoga actually means in Sanskrit and why every posture is aligned to Hindu gods - the real meaning behind sun salutations and why namaskar means to worship - why saying I'm just doing it for exercise doesn't change what the practice is spiritually - the frightening encounter that made Linda realize what she'd opened her family up to - how confession and the sacraments offer real spiritual protection the world doesn't talk about - what to know about Catholic yoga alternatives like SoulCore and Pietra Fitness - how to gently talk to a friend or family member who's still practicing without pushing them away If this one made you rethink your Tuesday night class, hit subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next. Connect with Linda Carl: Book — Yoga Unveiled: My Spiritual Journey from Darkness to Light Instagram — @yoga.unveiled The Catholic Woman: Newsletter: https://catholicwoman.co/newsletter Substack: https://substack.com/@thecatholicwoman Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/share/g/1GeKDTt7WA/ Website: https://catholicwoman.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecatholicwomanpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheCatholicWomanPodcast Thank you to our sponsors: Jacqueline Brown — clean, faith-filled fiction across three series (The Light Series, The Awakening Trilogy, The Altered Series). Use code EVE10 at https://jacqueline-brown.com The Heavenly Post — a monthly devotional gift box built around the liturgical calendar. Use code TCW15 for 15% off gift subscriptions at https://theheavenlypost.com The Catholic Sobriety Coach — Sober-ish Summer, a 62-day challenge to break free from automatic drinking habits, rooted in your identity as a daughter of God. $62 for 62 days at https://www.thecatholicsobrietycoach.com is yoga a sin for catholics, spiritual dangers of yoga, catholic view on yoga practice, yoga and hinduism connection, former yoga teacher conversion story, catholic alternatives to yoga, soulcore catholic exercise, deliverance prayer catholic, sacrament of confession protection, new age spirituality warning signs, yoga unveiled linda carl book, catholic woman podcast, spiritual warfare for catholic women, reiki and catholic faith, sun salutation meaning
