According to the articles linked to, they aren't. They are concerned about having it banned as unchristian and/or pagan. There's nothing in any of the three stories about them being "upset we aren't practicing yoga".
This is from one of the articles: "But what do Hindus, not the deracinated variety, actually want? It is simply to urge the world to acknowledge that yoga has its roots in the millennia-old Indian traditions now known as Hinduism. There is no demand that those who do yoga profess any attachment to Hinduism, let alone become Hindus!"
That's a far cry from the premise stated in the question.
Why should Hindu's be upset we aren't practicing yoga?
jt
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As an American I can care or less what 'The Hindus' think about my lifestyle. I have nothing to talk about Hinduism. If I like to practice 'Yoga' as an upliftment for body and mental concentration I might do it. Otherwise I don't allow anybody to dictate my way of living, as long as my lifestyle doesn't compromise any security in our nation. Have a great day!
jt
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hindus-in-uk-upset-over-church-ban...
http://www.npr.org/2012/02/10/146697650/the-science-of-yoga-t...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2010/dec/02/yo...
A fwd article: - jt
jt
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/hindus-in-uk-upset-over-church-ban...
http://www.npr.org/2012/02/10/146697650/the-science-of-yoga-t...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/belief/2010/dec/02/yo...
A fwd article: - jt
It's part of their cultural history, with significant ties to their religious beliefs.
It would be similar to using a church for a frat party. You are ignoring the religious undertones of the building and instead imposing your own contexts to it.
That being said I am what I like to call a "watered down Hindu" myself. I and many other Hindus couldn't care less how you practice Yoga, do it however you like.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
At the end of the day...it is just a way of life!
Basically it boils down to this.
Hinduism is a philosophy and a religion. It's up to the individual how he or she would like to take it.
You know how you said earlier that no one can know God truly? That's one of the core tenant of their belief system.
Christianity seems to be quite arrogant which I don't think is very Christ like. All other religions are the same, but they don't claim to be Christlike!
Hindus are Hindus and they need to keep it to themselves. Maybe, it is time that the Christian churches call for India to lessen their starvation by eating beef.
"As an American I can care or less what 'The Hindus' think about my lifestyle"
As a popsicle I don't care what bananas think about MY lifestyle. That makes abut as much sense as your statement. There are plenty of people practicing Hinduism in America. The fact that this is America doesn't mean that certain religions don't matter. This is the melting pot, every religion is just as important as any other. The fact that you are "an American" doesn't mean anything. As an American I don't care what Christians say about my lifestyle. See how that works? It really doesn't make sense lol.
" The ban on yoga by two British vicars, who called it un-Christian.." Give me a break!!
This is from one of the articles: "But what do Hindus, not the deracinated variety, actually want? It is simply to urge the world to acknowledge that yoga has its roots in the millennia-old Indian traditions now known as Hinduism. There is no demand that those who do yoga profess any attachment to Hinduism, let alone become Hindus!"
That's a far cry from the premise stated in the question.