Akal Takht Jathedar States Yoga Has No Place in Sikhism, Advises Against Sessions in Gurdwaras
Acting Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, stated that yoga has no place in Sikhism and urged gurdwara management committees not to permit yoga sessions on their premises. He clarified that while yoga literally means uniting with God, the physical exercises commonly practiced do not align with Sikh principles. Gargaj emphasized that gurdwaras are meant for connecting with Gurbani and the Shabad, and replacing traditional Sikh teachings with yoga inside gurdwaras contradicts the Guru's teachings.
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thetribune broke this story on 27 Jul, 09:47 am. Other outlets followed.
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