Yoga crisis at Mor Yuhannon Syriac Church in Mardin: Yoga instructor apologizes

A group that visited the Syriac village of Dereiçi, located in the Derik district of Mardin, held a yoga event at the Mor Yuhannon Church in the village. Following the backlash against the event, yoga instructor Seda Deliormanlı said, "I apologize to the Mor Yuhannon Church and everyone I have hurt."

YOGA IN THE CHURCH

Footage of the yoga session organized by yoga instructor Seda Deliormanlı was shared on social media.

Deliormanlı, who shared the post with the note "It was incredible," faced backlash on social media. It was alleged that the church official granted permission after perceiving Deliormanlı's request to meditate as a form of prayer.

APOLOGIZED

Seda Deliormanlı apologized in a post she made following the reactions. Deliormanlı stated, "I apologize to the Syriac community in particular, the Mor Yuhannon Church, and everyone I have unintentionally hurt. If I had even guessed that the short yoga session we held after obtaining all permissions from the authorized persons would disturb even one person, I would never have done it."

'WE WANTED TO DO IT IN A SPECIAL AND IMPRESSIVE ENVIRONMENT'

Deliormanlı used the following expressions: "I would never disrespect any belief, value, or culture; it is not even possible for me to think of such a thing. Inspired by places of worship abroad, I hope you believe in the sincerity of my regret regarding this event, which we carried out with the best of intentions in such a special and impressive environment."

News Source: 12punto