Yoga forbidden for Muslim in Malaysia

Muslims in Malaysia should not practice yoga because it will erode their faith in Islam, a senior Islamic cleric said Saturday.

"Yoga is forbidden for Muslims. The practice will erode their faith in the religion," Abdul Shukor Husin, chairman of the government-backed National Fatwa Council, told reporters.

He also added"yoga involved physical and religious elements of Hinduism including the recitation of mantras."

Some Muslim there have asked "Why Now?" since yoga is a popular stress burner in Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia and also other meditation such as Taichi ,which is associated to other religion will also be ban.