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Guidance from the Guru for Yoga
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007
by DSLR MASTER
Guidance from the Guru for Yoga
There cannot be two opinions regarding the preferability of having a competent Guru (teacher) to teach Yoga, It is always advantageous and beneficial to attend classes in schools or colleges to learn any art or science than to undertake self-study through books or correspondence.
Even though the benefits of Yoga are widely acknowledged, competent teachers are unfortunately not available in required numbers. However, if a proper Guru is not available, a person sincerely interested in learning Yoga may try to initiate the practice by referring to some standard books on Yoga. Initially, he may start with very simple Asanas and only when he wants to learn advanced techniques would he require the guidance of a competent Guru.
It is not good to remain passive just because a Guru is not available to teach Yoga. If a person is very earnest in his approach he will definitely find a suitable Guru. Therefore, one need not wait for a Guru to take up Yoga. In this context, Swami Sivananda's words are worth quoting:
"Do not hesitate. Do not wait to get a Guru who will sit by your side and watch you daily... If you are sincere, regular and systematic and if you follow the rules and instructions of this book very carefully, there, will not be trouble at all. You will get success. Slight errors may crop up in the beginning, but it does not matter. Do not unnecessarily be alarmed. Do not give up the practices. You will learn how to adjust. Common sense, instinct, the still inner voice of the soul will help you on the path. Everything will come out smoothly in the end. Start the practice this very second in right earnest and become a real Yogi "
(The Science of Pranayama, the Yoga-Vedanta Forest Academy, 1962, pp. 105.)
posted by DSLR MASTER @ 2:50 PM
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