Frequently Asked Questions

	Do I have to perform any kind of exercise?
	No. You don’t have to do any kind of exercise. Those movements which are necessary for your body will happen automatically during meditation.
	What lifestyle or routine will have to follow?
	You don’t have to change anything about your current lifestyle or routine nor do you have to adopt a new lifestyle. Continue whatever you were doing before you began the meditation.
	Is Siddha Yoga free of charge?
	Yes. Siddha Yoga is completely free of charge.
	Is there a particular or preferable time for meditation?
	No. You can meditate at any time that is convenient to you. There is no fixed or preferable time for meditation.
	For how long do I meditate?
	For beginners, Guru Siyag suggests 15 minutes of meditation. If you feel comfortable, you can gradually increase this time limit.
	How many times in a day should I meditate?
	There is no fixed number. However, Guru Siyag suggests disciples to meditate twice a day.
	Do I set an alarm before sitting down to meditate?
	No. Before sitting down to meditate, mentally set a time-limit. You will automatically come out of meditation in that much time.
	Can I get up in the middle of the meditation, if something suddenly requires my attention?
	Yes, you can get up, finish your task and then sit down again to meditate.
	Can I meditate after eating?
	Not immediately. Allow a 3 to 4-hour gap and then meditate. Don’t meditate on a full stomach.
	Where can I sit to meditate?
	Anywhere. On a chair, couch, on a mat, floor, lying down in bed etc.
	What direction do I sit in?
	In any direction that is convenient to you.
	Is it necessary to sit in solitude to meditate?
	No. Once you are acclimatized to the meditation, you can do it in crowded places.
	Can I meditate in a group, with other people?
	Yes.
	How old should you be to be able to meditate?
	Anyone of 5 years and over can do the meditation. This means Child, young, middle-aged or old can do the meditation.
	Do I have to dress in a particular way to do the meditation?
	No. You can wear whatever you want while meditating.
	Can I meditate without being initiated by Guru Siyag?
	Yes you can. Please read the section ‘How to meditate ’ to follow the method of meditation.
	Can I recommend Siddha Yoga to someone without being initiated?
	Yes.
	Can I meditate for someone else?
	Yes. You can meditate for a person who is very close to your heart, someone you care deeply about, if he/she is not able to meditate for some reason — for instance a child, an unconscious person or someone averse to spirituality.
	What do I do when I am not meditating?
	You can chant The Divine Mantra given by Guru Siyag. The key to progressing quickly on this path is continuous, round-the-clock chanting of The Mantra.
	What should I keep in mind while meditating?
	Only two things: Concentrate on Guru Siyag’s image and silenty chant The Mantra or any other divine word if you are not initiated.
	What do I do if I am not able to come for an initiation program?
	You can begin meditating at home as instructed in ‘Meditation Technique’. Faith and dedication to Guru Siyag are the basis of furthering your spiritual progress. This faith and dedication can come even without meeting Guru Siyag.
	If I have begun meditating and am experiencing benefits, do I still have to come to receive initiation from Guru Siyag?
	Yes. According to Guru-disciple tradition, your spiritual progress is not complete without initiation in person.
	When are the initiation programs held?
	Initiation programs are held only on Thursdays.
	What language is the initiation programs conducted?
	Initiation programs are conducted entirely in Hindi. However, arrangements will be made for foreign nationals who require translation.
	Do I have to take an appointment to receive initiation?
	Indian national can participate in the common initiation programs. Foreign nationals who require translation from Hindi to English need to take an appointment so that arrangements can be made for an interpreter / translator to be present at the time of initiation.
	Can I have a private session with Guru Siyag?
	This is entirely up to Gurudev’s wishes. You can place a request by phone or email. If granted, you can have a private session with Guru Siyag. Foreign nationals can make an appointment using the phone numbers given on the ‘Contact Us’ page.
	Can I speak with Guru Siyag on the phone?
	This too, is entirely up to Gurudev. However, we strongly recommend that you do not do so.
	I have received The Mantra from Guru Siyag, but my wife / son / daughter / mother etc., has not. Can I tell them The Mantra?
	No. The Mantra is secret and can be given only from the Guru to the disciple and cannot be revealed to anyone who is not present at the initiation program.
	Is The Mantra Different for each person?
	No. The Mantra is the same for each person who receives Initiation from Guru Siyag.
	What happens if I tell this Mantra to someone?
	Although the Mantra is given in an open public session, divine law restricts the practitioner from passing it on to others or saying it loudly. Violation of this code renders the mantra ineffective, and the erring practitioner cannot hope to benefit from the practice of Siddha Yoga during his entire life time nor does he/she receive blessings and Grace of Gurudev.
	Do diseases really get cured? Are cancer and Aids curable ?
	Yes, diseases do get cured. The philosophy of yoga holds no disease as incurable. So event terminal diseases like Cancer and AIDS are completely cured. For more details read points to remember for patients
	If I have a disease, can I continue to take medication?
	Yes. You can do so until you have complete faith in Guru Siyag. When you feel your faith growing, you can gradually reduce your intake of medicines.
	If I have a disease, and want to try out other alternatives – treatments, other kinds of Yoga, therapies – can I do so?
	You can do so at your own risk. However, we strongly recommend that you give Siddha Yoga a sincere try before resorting to other alternatives. You will not get desired results from Siddha Yoga if your faith and energy is divided.
	I took initiation, practiced Siddha Yoga and recovered from my disease. Now that I am healthy again, I have stopped doing the meditation. Will my disease come back?
	While this cannot be generalized, we have largely seen that patients who stop meditating or whose faith vanes after they have recovered, do slip back into the disease.
	Is my disease cured immediately after taking Initiation?
	No. Patience, faith, sincere effort and dedication on your part too, are required.
	Like western or conventional medicine is there a guarantee that I will be cured?
	No. Siddha Yoga does not work like medicine. But if your faith and dedication are firm then Siddha Yoga works faster and stronger than any western / conventional medication.
	If I am addicted to a substance — alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, food etc. — do I try to quit using these before I begin the meditation?
	No. Kundalini, the energy awakened by Siddha Yoga, knows exactly what is needed for your body. It effortlessly frees you from the substance that is harmful to your body. In short: You don’t need to give up the things, the things will give you up.
	How do I know that my Kundalini has awakened?
	Automatic Yogic movements, visions, curing of diseases, positive changes in personality etc. are some of the signs that the Kundalini has awakened.
	I don’t experience anything during meditation. What does this mean? Am I not progressing? Am I getting the technique right?
	You are progressing. It is not necessary to experience ‘something’ during meditation. Introspect and you will see great positive changes in your personality.
	If I am not ill or addicted to any substance, i.e., I am healthy, how will I benefit from Siddha Yoga?
	You will progress quickly in your spiritual journey as you are not bound down by physical entrapments.
	I have heard and read that the awakening of the Kundalini is extremely dangerous, is this true?
	No. Since the Kundalini is awakened by a Siddha (Empowered) Guru, Guru Siyag, He is the one who monitors and controls its progress. It is thus perfectly safe.
	Are there any side effects to Siddha Yoga?
	No.
	If I don’t do Siddha Yoga regularly, will it affect me adversely?
	No. However, you will be slow in experiencing the benefits of Siddha Yoga.
	Is it necessary to concentrate on Guru Siyag’s photograph while meditating?
	Yes. You will not experience the benefits of Siddha Yoga if you choose another image.
	Does this Yoga belong to a specific religion?
	No. It is for all religions, races, creeds, classes, sects etc. It is for Humanity.
	What is the aim of this Yoga?
	Spiritual Evolution and Divine Transformation of Mankind.