Is it necessary for the user to be religious/God fearing to practice Yoga?

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Not required. If you are interested to be honest and willing to know and practice ..it is fine
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Religion has nothing to do with Yoga; Patanjali never even talked about God. Stop thinking, start committing. Thanks to PM Narendra Modi that 21 June is declared as International Yoga Day supported by 177 nations at the UNGA.
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Yoga is science; it does not belong to any religion. So anyone can practice it.
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Martial Arts Teacher With 30 Years Experience

Namaste. Religion is a personal matter. If you believe it is well and fine. If not no problem, don't fear god, fear your action and karma.
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Certified Yoga Instructor & Physician

No, it is not necessary for the user to be religious. Yoga is also a science. All you need is an open mind.
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Yoga is all about exercise, and being religious is all about faith but to do Yoga, it is not at all necessary to be religious. Dhyan(Focus) is one stage in Yoga, and you can always focus on anything which interests you and not necessarily God only. Similarly, Samadhi in Yog is a stage which comes when...
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Yoga is all about exercise, and being religious is all about faith but to do Yoga, it is not at all necessary to be religious. Dhyan(Focus) is one stage in Yoga, and you can always focus on anything which interests you and not necessarily God only. Similarly, Samadhi in Yog is a stage which comes when you elongate your dhyan and reach the deep meditation stage where you have no connection with the outside world and you are connected to your oneself. read less
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No., yoga is a very scientific way of living found since the ancient times by the yogis in india.it works on mind and body so one automatically lives in present and living in present is to live religiously
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no.
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Yoga therapist, Wellness Consultant, Corporate wellness, Yoga teacher, Hypnotherapist, corporate trainer

Yoga and religion are not interdependent. One can practice yoga without being religious.
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No, yoga can be performed by anyone who is willing to achieve mental and physical health and stability.
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