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In Quebec, we only hear about the beneficial effects of yoga, meditation and qi gong. The public has little knowledge of the side effects of these practices and their religious roots. The individuals cannot benefit from accurate information which would enable him ou her to make an informed choice before engaging in such practices. This site aims to make this information available. This is the english version of the website "Danger yoga dans les écoles". Look at the articles on the menu on your right.

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Yoga Made Safer: Experts Provide Do's and Don'ts. Live Science. January 23, 2012

Yoga can be harmful, instructor says. Post-gazette.com. January 23, 2012.

NBC Nightly News: Can yoga wreck your body? A doctor that says “I see a ton of yoga injuries.” Also, “There are no definitive numbers, but a Columbia University survey reveals injuries…” Fear-mongering is so hot right now. Can yoga wreck your body? NBC Nightly News: Jan. 11: A Yoga instructor warns about the potentially debilitating effects of practicing yoga while out of shape. NBC’s Chris Jansing reports.

The Science of Yoga: The Risks and the Rewards, published by Simon & Schuster, William J Broad. William. February 7, 2012. Website : williamjbroad.com

Strokes, retina damage and trapped nerves: Is yoga doing us more harm than good? Daily Mail. January 10, 2012.

Yoga May Not Be for Everyone, Could Cause Harm. WSET-TV Lynchburg. January 10, 2012.

Suhag A. Shukla, Esq.: Yoga Won't Wreck Your Body But May Make You More Hindu. The Huffington Post. January 10, 2012.

Yoga Gurus Go to War. The Daily Beast. January 10, 2012.

How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body. New York Times Magazine, January 8, 2012.
Is Yoga Ruining Your Body? The Hot Button, Friday, January 6, 2011.

“How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body,” The New York Times. January 5, 2012.

Hot Yoga Risks. Do Heated Rooms for Yoga Pose Risks? Suite 101.com. January 21, 2010.

Hindus want recognition of yoga's religious roots. The Press-Enterprise. January 19, 2011.

Spiritual Practices Can Trigger Psychosis. Suite 101.com. January 18, 2011.

Can the Arizona Shooting be Linked to Yoga?Examiner.com. January 14, 2011.

Neck Pain and Head Stands in Yoga, Inversion Dangers Suite 101.com. January 9, 2011.

Medical Risks of Yoga: Stroke, Vision, Heart, and More. Suite 101.com. October 24, 2010.

Yoga bad for your knees, Indian doctor warns. The Telegraph. December 23, 2010.

Yoga's holy wars. gardian.co. December 16, 2010.

MP seeks to make yoga compulsory in schools. Gulf Times. December 11, 2010.

Hindu Group Stirs a Debate Over Yoga’s Soul. New York Times. November 27, 2010. Voir Hindu American Foundation
A Hindu Mystic and Yoga Master Admits that Yoga is Not In Any Way Compatible with Christian Beliefs. The Huffington Post. Novembrer 9, 2010.

American pastor says yoga is 'demonic'. Telegraph.co.uk. October 19 2010.

New yoga combines exercise with Christianity. 9news.com. October 16, 2010. / A new trend in yoga combines the exercise with Christianity. 9NEWS reporter Corey Rose reports at 9p. 10-16-10.

The Subtle Body - Should Christians Practice Yoga - 20 septembre 2010.

Yoga poses dangers to guenuine Christian faith : Theologian - 13 septembre 2010.

Du yoga sous canabis, au Canada - 13 septembre 2010.

"Ganja Yoga" - Marijuana insused yoga class in Toronto - 9 septembre 2010 .

Ganja yoga combines marijuana and meditation - 8 septembre 2010.

KYW Conumer Report : Beware of Yoga's Dangers - 4 septembre 2010.