Jesuit-Run Center in Spain Hosts Major Yoga Congress
The latest controversy emerged at the Castle of Javier in Navarra - the birthplace of St. Francis Xavier and a Jesuit-run spiritual center. It hosted the XII Iberian Yoga Congress organized by the Spanish Yoga Federation (FEYS) from May 1–3. Around 250 participants attended workshops featuring mantra concerts, Eastern spirituality, meditation, and yoga practices.
Images show participants meditating before Jesus Christ placed alongside figures of Buddha and Krishna.
Activities reportedly included sessions titled “Awakening of the Soul,” “Essene Mantras,” and “108 Sun Salutations.”
According to InfoVaticana, similar gatherings have also been held at Catholic properties such as the Marist monastery of Las Avellanas, the Franciscan sanctuary of Aránzazu, and the Teresian-Sanjuanist International Center in Ávila.
At the same time, Spain continues to experience a sharp decline in religious life, with an estimated 8–10 convents closing every month due to aging communities.
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