A Donegal priest has warned his parishioners against taking part in yoga, describing it as "unsavoury".
Fr Padraig O'Baoill, a parish priest in Gweedore, issued the warning in a parish newsletter.
The weekend bulletin stated Catholic parishioners should not "endanger" their souls by practicing yoga, tai chi or reiki.
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Fr O'Baoill, who is currently visiting the Catholic pilgrimage site of Lourdes, declined to comment further.
Local yoga teacher Norah Graham, who has held yoga classes in the area for about 20 years, told BBC news she was both offended and "a bit surprised" by the comments.
