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Sects - Organisations - Scholars The Majlis Vol 23 No 05, p.2

Is it permissible to practise yoga as a physical exercise?

Question

Is it permissible to practise yoga as a physical exercise? The instructor when beginning fold his hands and says, 'namaste'.

Answer

It is haraam to practise yoga even as an exercise. Saying 'namaste' is not permissible.

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