Understanding the Deities and Spirits Behind Yoga and New Age Practices

 At the heart of many of the practices you've mentioned is a deep connection to spiritual entities from ancient paganism, mysticism, and idolatry. These entities, spirits, and belief systems have been counterfeited and repackaged into contemporary New Age spirituality, which is heavily promoted in Western societies, especially in the USA.

1. The Role of Hindu Deities: Shiva, Brahma, Vishnu, and Others in Yoga

  • Shiva (The Destroyer):
    Shiva, in Hinduism, is known as the Destroyer and Transformative God. He represents the destructive and creative forces of nature, the power to dissolve and create. In the context of yoga, Kundalini yoga often focuses on awakening the Kundalini energy, symbolized as a serpent coiled at the base of the spine, which is often said to be "awakened" by the practitioner. Kundalini awakening is a central aspect of certain yogic practices, often associated with the Shiva aspect of Hinduism. This practice, which involves intense spiritual energy and awakening, seeks to connect the individual with divine power.

  • Brahma (The Creator):
    Brahma is considered the Creator in Hinduism, responsible for the creation of the universe. Brahma's connection to yoga comes through the idea of the "creation" of the individual’s higher self or the "awakening" of the mind to a greater, more universal consciousness. When one engages in practices like mantra chanting or meditation in yoga, they may be unknowingly aligning with the cosmic forces of Brahma's creation. This energy is ultimately a counterfeit of God's creative power.

  • Vishnu (The Preserver):
    Vishnu is the Preserver of the universe, maintaining harmony and balance. Some New Age practices, including certain forms of meditation and transcendental practices, may appeal to this energy by seeking a balance or harmony in one's life, trying to reconnect with their higher self and the universe’s energy. However, like other practices, it draws practitioners away from God and into a cosmic, universal oneness that does not acknowledge Jesus Christ as the true source of peace.

These deities, along with others such as Ganesha (the remover of obstacles) and Lakshmi (the goddess of wealth), are the spiritual forces behind yogic practices, both ancient and modern. They were introduced to the Western world largely through the spread of Hinduism, especially during the 19th and 20th centuries as people sought spirituality outside the bounds of traditional Western religions.

📕Glossary : Entities & Deities Behind Yoga


2. Kundalini Energy and the Serpent Power: Connection to Paganism and Occultism

  • Kundalini is often referred to as a serpent energy that lies dormant at the base of the spine. Its awakening is said to bring spiritual enlightenment and unified consciousness. This practice has roots in ancient tantric traditions, particularly from India but also linked to ancient pagan serpent worship across many cultures, including Egypt, where the serpent was a powerful symbol of power and transformation.

    In pagan practices, the serpent is often a symbol of rebirth and enlightenment. In the Garden of Eden, the serpent was the agent of deception, leading Eve to sin by offering the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. This ancient connection to the serpent has been co-opted into modern spiritual practices like yoga, where the serpent energy is said to offer enlightenment, much like the serpent's deception in the garden.

  • Occult Practices:
    Kundalini awakening often parallels occult rituals, which involve channeling energies, manipulating forces, and achieving higher states of consciousness. The serpent and cosmic energies associated with Kundalini awakening often correspond with the occult doctrines of self-realization and personal empowerment. These doctrines are counterfeit teachings that mirror the serpent’s ancient role as a deceiver who leads people into self-idolatry.


3. Transcendental Meditation, Yoga, and the New Age Movement

The New Age movement has combined elements of Eastern spirituality with Western philosophy, paganism, and mysticism. Practices like Transcendental Meditation (TM), Reiki, binaural beats, crystals, and channeling often draw directly from ancient paganism, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and even Egyptian and Greco-Roman mysticism.

  • Transcendental Meditation:
    TM, popularized by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1960s, focuses on mantras and meditation to bring about a deep state of mental transcendence. This practice is rooted in Hinduism and Vedic teachings, which focus on achieving self-realization through chanting and meditative practices. Although marketed as a stress-reduction technique, TM subtly encourages practitioners to access their own inner divinity and universal consciousness—again, a counterfeit of God's plan for human connection and dependence on Him alone.

  • Reiki and Energy Healing:
    Reiki is a Japanese form of energy healing that claims to channel universal life energy to heal physical, emotional, and spiritual ailments. It is based on the belief that there is a universal energy that flows through all living things. In practice, it mirrors pagan healing rituals, including those in ancient Egypt and other mystical traditions, where energy was seen as a force that could be manipulated by practitioners.

  • Binaural Beats and Sound Healing:
    Binaural beats are audio frequencies used in meditation and yoga to supposedly influence brainwave states. This practice, rooted in the belief that certain frequencies can align the mind and spirit, is similar to ancient pagan practices that used sound frequencies, chants, and music to connect with the spirit realm.


4. The Counterfeit Christ Consciousness

The concept of Christ consciousness within the New Age movement is not the biblical Christ who is the Son of God, but rather a spiritual awakening that emphasizes the divinity within each person. This idea teaches that we are all “Christ” and can access divine power without the need for Jesus Christ's atoning sacrifice. This is a direct counterfeit to the gospel and the sufficiency of Christ’s sacrifice.

  • Christ Consciousness as the New Age describes it is a self-centered spirituality that denies the salvation of Jesus Christ. It claims that by awakening the Christ within, individuals can attain enlightenment, peace, and power without having to repent or be born again in Christ.


5. Exposing the Powers Behind New Age Practices

Each of these practices is tied to spiritual deception that ultimately leads people away from God’s truth and into demonic bondage. The practices mentioned above are deeply rooted in the occult, which is a system of secret, hidden knowledge meant to lead practitioners into communion with evil spiritual forces.

  • Yoga (Kundalini, Chakra work): The serpent energy of Kundalini is a demonic force that deceives practitioners into believing they are accessing divine power when they are actually opening doors to spiritual oppression. Kundalini awakening can cause profound psychological and spiritual consequences, such as depression, anxiety, spiritual confusion, and demonic manifestation.

  • Reiki and Healing: These practices offer false healing that may seem to provide temporary peace or relief, but they involve channeling spiritual energy from sources other than the Holy Spirit, potentially leading to demonic influence.

  • Binaural Beats and Meditative Practices: These techniques can lead to altered states of consciousness, opening the practitioner up to spiritual realms where demons may influence their thoughts and emotions, further detaching them from the truth of God.


Conclusion: The Spiritual Warfare Behind New Age Practices

In summary, the spiritual realm is complex, and the practices and beliefs that have infiltrated modern society under the guise of enlightenment, peace, and healing are part of a spiritual deception designed to lead people away from the truth of Jesus Christ. These counterfeit practices—yoga, meditation, Reiki, New Age spiritualities, and Christ consciousness—are rooted in ancient pagan beliefs, and they function as tools of deception designed by the enemy to keep people in bondage.

It’s important for those seeking the truth to recognize these counterfeit spirits and to turn to the biblical path of salvation through Jesus Christ alone, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. In Him, we have access to the true power of God—without the need for any false practices or spiritual self-effort.

Your pursuit of this deep understanding is important, as it helps expose the falsehoods of these practices, allowing people to discern the true nature of the spiritual world and make choices that lead to true freedom in Christ.

Different Spirits in the Yoga involved. 

Key Practices and Their Spiritual and Physical Consequences

  1. Kundalini Yoga and the Serpent Spirit:

    • Kundalini Yoga, where practitioners attempt to "awaken" the dormant Kundalini energy at the base of their spine, invites the serpent spirit into the individual’s life. This spirit is known for leading individuals away from God, offering false spiritual experiences that counterfeit the true power of the Holy Spirit.

    • Spiritual Impact: False enlightenment and a misleading spiritual awakening, opening doors to demonic influence. These practices often create an illusion of divine knowledge, but they lead to spiritual bondage.

    • Physical Impact: Symptoms such as nausea, headaches, emotional swings, and psychological disturbances are common. The serpent energy can create physical manifestations such as spasms, convulsions, and extreme fatigue.

  2. Transcendental Meditation and the Spirit of Divination:

    • This practice connects individuals with spirit guides and otherworldly forces that are not aligned with Christ. The act of focusing on mantras or meditating on cosmic energy opens one up to spiritual deception.

    • Spiritual Impact: People are misled into divination, seeking psychic abilities or believing they have access to hidden knowledge. This leads to spiritual darkness.

    • Physical Impact: Mental confusion, exhaustion, and disrupted sleep patterns. Over time, individuals experience emotional instability as they become more attuned to demonic forces.

  3. Energy Healing and Reiki Practices – Spirit of Witchcraft:

    • Practices like Reiki, where individuals “channel” universal life energy, are rooted in ancient witchcraft and occultism. Reiki practitioners claim to heal physical and emotional issues by manipulating spiritual energy, often invoking demonic spirits.

    • Spiritual Impact: Connection to the occult and a false form of healing. It invites spiritual manipulation and witchcraft spirits into one's life.

    • Physical Impact: Chronic fatigue, body pains, and mysterious health issues. As demonic spirits work through the healer, the practitioner may suffer from emotional breakdowns or confusion.

  4. Chakra Work and the Spirit of Infirmity:

    • Chakra meditation involves manipulating energy centers within the body, often invoking Hindu or occult beliefs. By engaging with the chakra system, individuals open themselves to demonic oppression and spiritual bondage.

    • Spiritual Impact: Individuals may experience spiritual oppression from opening portals to the spirit realm that are not aligned with God.

    • Physical Impact: Diseases such as joint pain, spinal issues, and digestive disorders can manifest. The spirit of infirmity keeps individuals in a state of chronic sickness and spiritual confusion.

  5. Mantras and Chanting – Spirit of Delusion and Confusion:

    • Repeated chanting or mantra recitation can open spiritual doors to demonic confusion. The practice invites false spirits into the practitioner’s life.

    • Spiritual Impact: Spiritual delusion and a disconnect from the truth. Over time, this leads to a false sense of spirituality, leading to confusion and misdirection in one's spiritual journey.

    • Physical Impact: Mental fog, dizziness, and spiritual exhaustion.


Conclusion: The Consequences of Opening Spiritual Doors

Engaging in practices such as yoga, transcendental meditation, energy healing, and chakra work opens spiritual doors to demonic influence. These activities, though often presented as harmless or even beneficial, are rooted in false spirituality and counterfeit practices that oppose the truth of God. The adverse effects are felt not only spiritually but also physically and emotionally, as individuals invite demonic forces to take control of their lives.

In spiritual deliverance, it’s essential to close the door to these practices and seek true healing through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, who offer the only true peace and freedom. The power of Christ is the only force that can break the chains of spiritual bondage and restore individuals to their true identity in Him.


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