Serita Jakes, wife of popular televangelist Bishop T.D. Jakes, has reignited debate over the practice of yoga among Christians after she shared a series of photos showing members of a women’s group at The Potter’s House of Dallas enjoying a “taste of yoga” as a part of a healthy living endeavor.
“Today, we aspired to inspire #health mentally, emotionally, and physically. Our ladies even got a taste of #yoga from @Mrs_BrittHall. Health goes beyond what you eat. It’s in the way you think, speak, and live. Thank you to all of the lovely sister girls that came to play with us! I love you. #AspireToInspire #W2W#EmotionalWellnessMatters,” Jakes wrote in a post on Instagram that was also shared on other social media platforms such as Facebook.
The post sparked debate with critics saying it’s wrong for Christians to practice yoga.
In defense, an Instagram user named Cecilia Echevarria, who indicated she participated in the event, said it was “very inspiring.”
“We learn on how different ways to enjoy yoga in a Christian perspective. Thank you,” she wrote.
The Christian Post reached out to Jakes’ women’s group for comment on Friday but she…
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