In a candid YouTube Shorts video, a former witch known as @TheConfessionalsPodcast has issued a stark warning about the potential dangers of New Age and occult practices, including yoga, reiki, and other esoteric disciplines. The video, titled "Demonic Addiction to New Age and Occult Practices," has garnered over 11,000 views and sparked discussion among viewers.
The content creator, who claims to have left witchcraft behind, describes how what begins as harmless self-improvement or spiritual exploration can spiral into a compulsive, even "demonic" addiction. The video emphasizes that practices often marketed as benign—such as energy work, meditation, or tarot—may open doors to spiritual oppression or obsession.
While the claims are not supported by scientific evidence, they reflect a growing conversation in some religious and ex-occult communities about the risks of dabbling in the supernatural without proper safeguards. The video encourages viewers to reconsider their engagement with such practices and seek alternative, safer paths to well-being.
As of publication, the video has 651 likes and continues to circulate on platforms concerned with spiritual warfare and personal transformation.