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Hey guys, I want to improve my teaching skills, do you guys know any good ressources/methods to study ? Here are a few examples of what I mean: Learning to use metaphors & analogies to help visualize and understand complex concepts Using the Socratic Method (I remember mentioning this method, any ressource on that?) Using all senses to teach (hearing, seeing, feeling ...) Improving vocal skills to change rhythm, speed, depth in order to keep the attention and trigger various emotions Learning to ask good questions to help people reflect on concepts ... Any books you guys recommend? Thanks !

And now another point of view... In this video, Ryan Kurczak advises to practice Hatha Yoga (or any fitness practice) to help the body be healthy, but most importanly, to build up a good core, work the spine so you can actually stay sitted for 1 or 2 hours without any problem with your body... And yet another contradiction hahaha Great video on Kriya btw...

@Leo Gura I just watched your video "Don't Half Ass Yoga" and you answered my questions Don't mix with other Yoga methods Don't find another Kriya method I think I'll stick with Hatha Yoga because I need a more physical practice to work on various health issues I have. I however think that I'll be looking for other methods/teachers which focus more on Pranayama and Bandhas (Sadhgurus's method?). I guess that I'll have to spend a few month trying various approaches until I find the one that fits perfectly I'd still recommend you to read the book "Kriya Yoga Synthesis Of A Personal Experience" by Ennio Nimis, or at least just the first part. The author describes how the whole system of Kriya teaching is fucked up and how he's tried many different teachers and schools. It's interesting to see how those "spiritual" fields can be "corrupted". Cheers!

@Shanmugam Thank you for the recommendation, I'll check this book out when I'm done studying this one ! @Epiphany_Inspired If you want to buy things online you just need a credit card. I understand your point of view, starting to buy things online can be like opening the pandora box... You gotta be careful and only invest in stuff that will help you grow. It's the same for buying things in actual shops, you gotta spend wisely. I'd however advise you to think about that point of view again - there is so much knowledge available online which you won't find anywhere else (e.g books, online courses, etc.)

Hey guys, Has anyone read the book "Kriya Yoga Synthesis Of A Personal Experience" by Ennio Nimis ? It's a free book that you can download on this website: http://www.kriyayogainfo.net/Eng_Home.html I've just finished reading the first part which presents the author's search and discovery of Kriya Yoga and I'm now getting into the second part which explains the techniques. The book is interesting and it seems to be a good and reliable ressource. Has any of you read this book as well as Leo's "secret" book about Kriya ? I'd love to know what you guys think about it compared to @Leo Gura's recommendation. Also, anyone practicing Kriya Yoga as well as Hatha Yoga? I've been practicing Hatha Yoga (including pranayama, bandhas etc.) for a while now so I'm looking to integrate both. I don't want to stop my more physical practice but I don't want to mess around mixing everything together. I might email the author to have his point of view about it. Thanks guys !

Yeah that was a great video but @Leo Gura... what about the decoration hahah ?

@Nahm Yes, I will try this at night and looking up at the stars. Geometric energy patterns is a good way to describe what I see, thank you. What are these fields? When I relax my eyes, I feel like I can see these shapes at anytime between me and whatever I am looking at, not just when looking at the sky.

Hi guys, just a little observation I want to chat about. When I am in a conscious state, fully present and observing reality without mental chatter (opened third eye), it seems as if my perception of material things is different. It's almost as if my vision completely dilates and I can see a fog / a field / energy / something in the "empty" space, almost like I see through what we usually see, through the illusion of separation. As you can imagine, it's not easy to put words on it. I am asking for you guys' inputs because it is a little bit hard to differentiate between what I actually perceive, and the story I then add on top of it. What do you guys have to say about this? Cheers!

@Russell Thank you for this post. I'm down for the bliss but what about demons? This is where I get lost.

If I want to develop my "psychic abilities" in order to help people heal and grow, am I going the wrong way? Is it my ego looking to get more power?

@The Monk Yes you are right so I modified my post. But then what is the difference between sect and religion?

Just a random question I often ask myself. How do you know if any group of people with similar beliefs and worldviews are a sect? Be it a Yoga school, a toast master club, or even Actualized.org, how to know? Is it just another label?

@Leo Gura I just saw in today's video that you were saying you did not feel 100% healthy / feeling good in your body. What kind of coaching are you getting to work on this issue? Have you ever check Paul Chek's material, or coaching from his institute? If not I think you should, I'm pretty sure you'll like his way to work around health ! Plus, he doesn't often mention it online but he is a shaman himself Thanks for your work Leo !

@Leo Gura Would you shed some light on your personal process of making videos? I'm not asking for a step by step answer, I'd just enjoy to know more about how you make your weekly craft. I'm very curious of getting an idea of it to see how your mind works around it. Thanks!

Hi, Has anyone read the following book? (@Leo Gura?) Hidden Dangers of Meditation and Yoga: How to Play with Your Sacred Fires Safely by Del Pe I think I am going to purchase it and study it. It seems quite logical and necessary to study some of the pitfalls and dangers coming along with a regular and consistent practice. Not only do I want to practice safely, but I also want to teach it well to others. Has anyone anything to say on those hidden dangers already? Any tips? Thanks!