Are Yoga teachers necessary?

[MarinM]

So I've never practiced yoga, but I've tried it alone few times and loved it. I'd like to do Kundalini yoga, I'm aware of some risks but I'm also going to do bigger research on it. The question is are yoga teachers necessary if I can access all the information for myself?

[Sahil Pandit]

@MarinM Gather info from a variety of sources, experiment for your self and develop a routine that suits your personality, body type, and goals. Over time your palette will increase and you will grow more sensitive with certain types of yoga.

Enjoy!!

[Leo Gura]

@MarinM They can be very helpful, but not strictly necessary if you are following very precise instructions.

I suggest you try to find a teacher, and only if there isn't one in your area, then go for the do-it-yourself method.

[Shin]

Just having people who knows what you will be going through to talk to is great.

 

[Vingger]

@Leo Gura Are you planning a yoga video?

[Leo Gura]

52 minutes ago, Vingger said:

@Leo Gura Are you planning a yoga video?

Definitely

But I will not be teaching specific yoga techniques. That is way too technical for a video. I will be talking about yoga in general and its value.

I have an excellent Kriya Yoga book in my book list which I myself follow.

[captainamerica]

@Leo Gura Did you see the star with golden halo in the middle of your forehead yet ?

[Leo Gura]

No

[Vingger]

@Leo Gura Have you done yoga in hawaii? any new insight? or video (from the retreat)

Edited February 23, 2018 by Vingger

[Leo Gura]

21 minutes ago, Vingger said:

@Leo Gura Have you done yoga in hawaii? any new insight? or video (from the retreat)

I do yoga every day wherever I am.

Hawaii videos are processing.

[Vingger]

@Leo Gura Cool, your work is very inspiring, ty

[Ayilton]

@Leo Gura is better to practice during daytime or at night  !? 

I used to do it very regularly  ,  I got good results the only problem is that  after doing it  , I would Feel extremely tired  ! It's crazy 

[Leo Gura]

@Ayilton Doesn't matter. Just make sure you practice it on 4 hours of empty stomach. Serious yoga should not be done after meals.

[onacloudynight]

@Leo Gura Do you focus on the third eye at all while doing Kriya yoga?

[YaNanNallari]

@onacloudynight I don't know much about serious yoga, but of course focusing on third eye has different effects than focusing on something else. It depends on if your third eye is open or not etc. It's about what you want to accomplish with it.