The following message was posted on Loma Linda University’s Instagram page: “What a FUN event! People were lined up to participate in the Fitness Frenzy Sunset Yoga on April 13.” Seventh-day Adventist institutions should be much more cautious when it comes to promoting eastern meditations on their social media pages or allowing them on their campus. Many Christians today regard yoga as merely another form of exercise, but it is impossible to separate the physical aspects of yoga from its spiritual implications.
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There is yoga, and then there is sunset yoga. What is the difference? Sunset yoga, according to Yogapedia.com, is a faster way to “connect” with the “transformative process” for meditation and becoming one with the “Universe.” We read the following:
“However, it is believed that some specific times of the day are more conducive to creating that space. Practicing meditation during these times (sunrise/sunset) can be monumental to develop our practice and be more effective in reaching those states of meditation.” [1]
During sunrise and sunset, Earth is working in our favor as yogis attempting to create balance and meditate. There is a natural balance between lunar and solar energies in the transition taking place around us in nature, which allows us to feed off that existing external state of reality and mirror it inwardly.” [1]
“When watching a sunset, every living being in our vicinity is simultaneously experiencing this incredibly powerful transformation. Through this shared experience, we can access the often evasive sensation of oneness with all Creation. Routinely fostering the relationship you have with the sun as it rises and sets allows us to become more connected to ourselves as the microcosms of the solar system and entire Universe that we are.” [1]
Some will argue that yoga is merely a harmless exercise program, but this is not the case. They would call it an “exercise” class if it were just an exercise class, but they don’t. They call it “sunset yoga” because the techniques and movements promoted by Loma Linda University are the same ones used by Hindus, other Eastern religions, Yogi Masters and Gurus who invented this ancient practice.
Yoga is much more than a workout. The occult and new-age aspects of transcendental meditation, such as emptying your mind, uniting with the divine universe, and elevating one’s conscience, cannot be avoided. These are all spiritual exercises that are inextricably linked to yoga. Take a look at the following quotes from Christians who are well-versed in the ancient metaphysical aspects of yoga:
“You know when we look at yoga we can see that certainly there are physical practices, there are exercises and frankly some of them look absolutely daunting. But the amazing thing is that the exercises are relatively meaningless according to those who are trained in yoga unless it comes with the meditative practices.” [2]
“If you have to get into some kind of meditative state in order to assume some kind of posture you are defining as exercise you’re kidding yourself if you think it’s mere exercise.” [2]
“All forms of Hinduism advocate as a necessary spiritual discipline some type of yoga and yoga involves physical practices such as postures and breathing and chanting but the essential point, the goal of yoga is not the purification of the body or the beautification of the physique, the point of yoga is a change in consciousness, a transformation of the consciousness wherein one finds oneself at one with the ultimate reality which in Hinduism is Brahman.” [2]
“Now yoga says that through these postures, through the breathing, through the chanting, you can discern and unlock the universal, impersonal power which is ultimately known in Hinduism as Brahman.” [2]
“It [Yoga] is the transformation of consciousness from the finite to the infinite and only God is the infinite personal creator. We are the finite personal creatures and yoga wants to blend those two into this one faceless non-personal thing and yoga is the means to achieve that.” [2]
“We need to do is to try to reach a state of absolutely empty consciousness, that’s just not taught in Scripture. We are to meditate on Scripture, absolutely, but we are to meditate upon the word of God. We are to have essential biblical content on our minds as we meditate. The word of God, well, as we read it the Holy Spirit is applying it to our hearts and lives in such a way that when we meditate upon the word of God we are being drawn, and we are being trained, and we are being prepared, and we are being armed for the discipleship to which we are called.” [2]
“Transcendental Meditation (TM), though claiming to be a method of relaxation and personal growth without harmful side effects, can be a danger to the individual both emotionally and spiritually … the dangers far outweigh the benefits. There is a Christian alternative to TM and that consists of meditation on God’s Word, the only source of real peace.” [3]
There is a widespread revival of eastern practices among Christians in western societies. In many churches, prayer is being replaced with eastern meditation, theology is being replaced with eastern philosophy, and now at Loma Linda University, one of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s premier institutions of higher learning, you can learn about divinity and sunset eastern divination.
These are the same eastern, pantheistic philosophies introduced into Adventism by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg over a century ago. Fortunately, our pioneers stood up to this assault on the faith and spoke out against it. As a result, God had to intervene, and both the Battle Creek Sanitarium and the Review and Herald offices were destroyed for promoting this pagan teaching in the Seventh-day Adventist Church (See Publishing Ministry, p. 71).
When are we going to learn, how long will it take, and what will be the cost this time?
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[3] https://jesus-is-savior.com/Books,%20Tracts%20&%20Preaching/Printed%20Books/Religions/default-7.htm
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What are they thinking?
“Be not deceived; many will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils. We have now before us the alpha of this danger. The omega will be of a most startling nature.” —Letter 263, 1904, p. 4.
This reminds of, The Frog and the Boiling Water Moral: The frog couldn’t make it due to its own inability to decide when it had to jump out. We all need to adjust according to the situations but there are times when we need to face the situation and take the appropriate action when we have the strength to do so before it’s too late. Walk out before you need to jump out.
This is a step toward spiritualism. Spiritualism has infiltrated the media, entertainment, education, politics, and religion in modern times. This is one of the last-day deceptions that will prepare the world to reject God’s sanctifying truths and replace them with a spirituality based on errors rather than God’s word.
Had the rulers exerted their influence and exercised their authority, this state of things might have been prevented; but their desire to advance their own secular interest led them to favor the ungodly. It is mingling our interest with the interest of unbelievers that leads to apostasy and the ruin of the soul. – ST January 17, 1884
KJV 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
But there is no union between the Prince of light and the prince of darkness, and there can be no union between their followers. When Christians consented to unite with those who were but half converted from paganism, they entered upon a path which led further and further from the truth.{GC 45}
KJV James 4:4
4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
The followers of Christ are to separate themselves from sinners, choosing their society only when there is opportunity to do them good. We cannot be too decided in shunning the company of those who exert an influence to draw us away from God. While we pray, “Lead us not into temptation,” we are to shun temptation, so far as possible. {PP 458.2}
KJV Galatians 6:7
7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Every seed sown produces a harvest of its kind. So it is in human life. We all need to sow the seeds of compassion, sympathy, and love; for we shall reap what we sow. Every characteristic of selfishness, self-love, self-esteem, every act of self-indulgence, will bring forth a like harvest. He who lives for self is sowing to the flesh, and of the flesh he will reap corruption.{COL 84}
KJV Galatians 4:16
16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?
KJV 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
KJV James 4:4
4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
The followers of Christ are to separate themselves from sinners, choosing their society only when there is opportunity to do them good. We cannot be too decided in shunning the company of those who exert an influence to draw us away from God. While we pray, “Lead us not into temptation,” we are to shun temptation, so far as possible. {PP 458.2}
KJV Galatians 6:7
7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Every seed sown produces a harvest of its kind. So it is in human life. We all need to sow the seeds of compassion, sympathy, and love; for we shall reap what we sow. Every characteristic of selfishness, self-love, self-esteem, every act of self-indulgence, will bring forth a like harvest. He who lives for self is sowing to the flesh, and of the flesh he will reap corruption.{COL 84}
KJV Galatians 4:16
16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?
Error doesn’t cease to become error just because it has become fashionable.
What happened to Loma Linda and why don’t they follow God’s counsel on exercise?
“Walk! yes, walk! if you possibly can, walk! Try it a short distance at first, you that think walking is impossible .. Walk with a cheerful mind. And as you walk, look at the beauties of nature, listen to the sweet songsters whose melody warbles forth in praises to their Creator. Be inspired by their happy gratitude. See all that you can that is beautiful, and good, and joyful, and let it enliven your steps, and live in your thoughts through the day.” Health Reformer, July 1, 1868, par. 14
Seriously, let them burn; they’ve become a woke institution like all the rest. I quit attending my local SDA church in 2003, have been doing Internet ever since & have gotten some needed present truth, which was non-existent in church – just wishy-washy sermons that could be preached in any other denomination. LLU is so far removed from what it started out as. God’s patience is running out, He must be so disappointed in what the General Conference has led this denomination into & it’s filtered down into the schools & hospitals. Let them do their yoga & invite the demons in, it seems to be what they want even though they should know better. The time for excuses is over. They are oblivious to these end-times. There is no saving LLU. Ellen White is a nobody; the megaverse is in. God is about to get tough… and they don’t know it. Sudden destruction. Very VERY sad.
What’s Next at so Called SDA Institutions? Rajneesh Yogi’s Dynamic Meditation? Where People Really lose all Sanity. Such Embracing of Hinduism is Preparing the way for full Blown Golden Calf Worship at SDA Institutions as Happened at at Sinai. God Said through Ellen White that as Probation was Closing His “Professed People”as Would be in a State of Nudity Just as Israel was at Sinai. I can See that Happening Now even Possibly Before Sunday Law. Satan has Prepared the way Through Rock and Roll, Mass Hypnosis of the Masses by their so Called Ministers and Pastors etc. The Church Sealed its Divorce from God at the 1980 G.C Session, Satan is her Husband and Such things can Only Increase. The Lord has be Telling Me the Last few Days that Satan will Bring Dynamic Meditation into the Church as Part of His Plan to Hypnotize Adventists, and Bring them into a State of Nudity. It Will only Result in the Shocking things the Rajneeshi’s were doing to each other in the 1970’s & 1980’s. However Adventists under such a State of Hypnosis Will do more Shocking things to each other than the Rajneesh Disciples [ because they have had greater light ]. In the Words of Rabi Maharaj and ex Guru “Their is no Hinduism without Yoga and No Yoga Without Hinduism”. I Would Also Suggest that People Watch Netflix’s Series Wild Wild Country to see What Satan is about too Bring into the Church, and the 1983 Film Gods of the New Age. I Will Conclude With YouTube Clips of Rajneesh Disciples Engaging in Dynamic Meditation in the 1970’s and 80’s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7gzSsqMgCk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR9a0EN1vuc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M41qe_95KUU