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Why all this fuss over an ancient form of exercise?
Yoga can twist one's mind and corrupt one's religious faith, some say. 		Fatwa on yoga out soon
Muslims in Malaysia who practise the ancient discipline will soon know if they can continue to do so.
Find alternative to yoga, urges Jakim
The Hindu elements in yoga may affect Muslim beliefs, said the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia. 		Cancer survivors dismayed by blanket ban on yoga
Only yoga in its purest form involved religious chanting, says cancer society's advisor.
'Don't make it a religious debate': Dr M
"It is like saying Muslims should not eat pork and it is not an insult to the Chinese," he says of yoga fatwa. 		Up to states to decide on yoga ban
Malaysian state religious authorities may accept, reject or modify fatwa issued by top Islamic body.
Jakarta won't follow move
Muslim council official says he is does not know if it is proven that yoga can destroy a Muslim's beliefs. 		Are you running yourself to death?
Training for the marathon can improve your health. But to actually run one can cause at least minor heart damage.
Laugh your stress away
Laughing can be an exercise and you will end up sweating at this laughter yoga session at the HortPark. 		'Try exercises other than yoga'
"Can you guarantee that you will not go further?" an Islamic scholar asks of those who say they practise yoga purely for exercise.
 
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