Deoband intervenes: ‘Muslims can do yoga, Namaz itself a form of yoga,’ says cleric

Deoband intervenes: ‘Muslims can do yoga, Namaz itself a form of yoga,’ says cleric

“Our aim is to connect science with yoga for the betterment of mankind. Why should anybody not enjoy the benefits of yoga because of reservation to utter ‘Om’,” said Acharya Balkrishan of Patanjali Yogapeeth.

“Baba Ramdev believes that yoga might be a gift to mankind from rishis and yogis but it is not Hinduism. It is meant for everyone. Yoga cannot be restricted on the lines or religion and community. It is meant to enlighten the entire humanity,” he told The Indian Express.

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