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

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No need to be religious, but yes you have to follow as per your Guru's instruction and you have to chant sloka or sutra where necessary as they are leaving positive impact on your health. You should not modified that chant as these are search by Great Yogi's . This has been now proven by NASA as well...
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No need to be religious, but yes you have to follow as per your Guru's instruction and you have to chant sloka or sutra where necessary as they are leaving positive impact on your health. You should not modified that chant as these are search by Great Yogi's . This has been now proven by NASA as well (I.e Aum chanting) read less
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