Yoga Wisdom is meant as an information resource and should not be construed as giving medical advice. While many of the articles and stories talk about the health benefits of yoga, any of the practices should be done at your own risk and with consultation with your medical practioner. YogaWisdom is not offering any advice but merely trying to show a range of options so that you, the aspiring yogi/yogini, can make the right decision.
In addition, many of the practices can cause significant changes in ones energy and nervous system and if done improperly, severe physiological and psychological problems can result. It is highly recommended that one find the guidance of a teacher or expert who can assist you through the practices and guide you to the levels you are at properly. Many of the pranayamas and practices require sufficient expertise and discipline in other practices before engaging in them. Of course, the guru is always within you, and each of you must trust your own judgment and intuition. YogaWisdom is not here to give advice but merely to show the way to different information and let you decide the proper path to follow.