Yoga is Demonic? [Spirituality & Religion]

There's nothing wrong with meditation, however, it's important to consider a variety of aspects about this practice. When we begin to meditate, right away, our mind becomes wide open to receive any and all types of spiritual forces, no matter whether we attempt to empty our mind of thoughts, or simply repeat a mantra. That's why it's important how you meditate.

Idling is dangerous. When we have nothing to do, our mind can turn to negative or evil thoughts. It goes from thoughts to words, then sometimes actions which may prove to be consequential. That is why it is said that an idle mind is the devil’s workshop. Depression feeds on negative thoughts, beliefs or behaviors. All in all, quite a lousy cycle. Keeping yourself occupied is difficult for many, and many fall prey to the cycle. It is seen frequently.

Proverbs 16:27 Idle hands are the devil’s workshop; idle lips are his mouthpiece, literally, “A worthless man devises mischief; and in his lips there is a scorching fire.”

Something to consider is a study published in 2017 on the negative effects of meditation, led by Dr. Willoughby Britton, Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behaviour at Brown University: 82% reported fear, anxiety panic, and paranoia. 57% reported depression, dysphoria, or grief. 50% reported social impairment. 47% reported delusional, irrational, or paranormal beliefs. 47% reported physical pain. 42% reported occupational impairment. 30% reported rage, anger, or aggression. 27% reported sleep disorder. 25% reported self-conscious emotions and insecurity. And 17% said that they experienced something so severe that it required inpatient hospitalization. Most people reported these symptoms lasting months to years, and these regular long-term effects seem to be more congruent with psychological breakdowns and disorders, than with enlightenment.

Transcendental meditation is harmful, as it deceives the meditators into believing they are God, and those who believe they are God, are God’s enemies for they are full of pride.

Second, transcendental meditation's purpose is to induce the meditator to contact demons (that is, to see demons, to talk with them, to invite them in his life), which are evil spirits which live in the air and are ready to hurt people by oppressing or possessing them. The meditator is encouraged to invoke demons by repeating mantras. A mantra is a sound symbol of one or more syllables used to induce a mystical state. Thus the mantra both invites a particular being (demon) to enter the one using it, and also creates the passive state in the meditator to facilitate this fusion of beings. Therefore mantras are not meaningless sounds that bring about deep rest, as TM teachers say to the meditators, but words addressed to demons which are invited to enter the meditator. This is nothing to get mixed in with.

What should we think about when we meditate?

God does want us to meditate, but not the way most think. David gives insight as to when to meditate: “But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law does he meditate day and night ” ( Psa. 1:1-2 ). He also stated, “O how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day."

This verse in God's Word is included for a reason. He knows the power and influence from the dark side of the spiritual realm. A safer way to meditate:

Philippians 4:8 - " Therefore, my brethren, whatsoever things that are true, those that are honorable, those that are righteous, those things that are pure, those things that are precious, those things that are praiseworthy, deeds of glory and of praise, meditate/think on these things."

I know some cancer patients are directed to meditation to help manage pain, along with prayer. The mind is a powerful tool in pain management. I don't feel God would be opposed to that.