No more yoga, seriously?

Remember my post last time about some random Professor from UKM saying that Muslims should stop practicing yoga in fear that they would deviate from teachings of Islam?

They've done it.

I woke up yesterday morning (amidst a stupid headache) to my sister laughing when she read the morning paper.

The National Fatwa Council has declared that yoga is haram (prohibited) in Islam and Muslims are banned from practising it.......Muslims, he said, were discouraged from practising yoga even as a form of exercise as it would ultimately lead to worshipping and chanting, which is against Islam.

- The Star Online

Seriously. If your faith in Islam is so strong, why should this be a bother, or even a challenge to you? Gee...so 'ulu' la.

So what are those Muslims who've been practicing Yoga for so long, gonna do now? Really just quit? It's a lifestyle, not a religious thing for crying out loud!

You guys (the council) need better things to do.

So what's next? Tai chi and Qi gong? I can already see my ex-headmistress fuming if they're to take away Tai chi as well.