-— “ Father Amorth declared that “even seemingly innocuous Eastern practices like yoga are devious and dangerous.” -—
My understanding is that in Hinduism, the positions are a part of Hindu prayer/worship. The concern is that, as when innocent children play with a Ouija board, these practices may open a door to the demonic.
At the very least, yoga-for-stretching can serve to interest people in Eastern spirituality, i.e., Hinduism or New Age practices. New Age practices are particularly dangerous.
**New Age practices are particularly dangerous.**
I read a couple of books (I believe) by Perretti. Scary!