Mr Yogi

Do you have a question about yoga, meditation or a related subject?
If so, send it to Mr Yogi: mryogi at anandamarga.org


Read other Mr Yogi questions and answers:

Why do some spiritual paths say that you do not have to follow specific rules about diet, whereas other paths lay down precise guidelines?

What's so good about fasting? How long does it last?

Why did God make this world, what is the purpose and if there is a purpose, why do I exist and what does God want from me?

What is a Sadguru? How can you know if someone is truly a guru?

Can I meditate in a chair, or must I learn how to meditate sitting on the  floor with legs crossed? 

I've been performing meditation twice a day for about six months now. Lately I haven't been able to hold my posture straight and this physical pain is preventing me from deepening my meditation. I have two questions: would the use of a cushion hinder any progress that I might make without one in developing the muscles needed for a good meditation posture? Also, are there other ways to alleviate my pain (mostly in the upper thigh and lower back) that I could use that don't involve material support?

What is the relationship between sex and spirituality?

I was a vegetarian, but gave it up. I would like to begin again, can you help me? (also what kind of food should I feed a child?)