A. Namaste. As this path is non-dogmatic there is no rule against these practices. There is, however, no need to continue these practices as Maha Yoga is a complete practice and is naturally self-guiding. If mantra, asana, pranayama, etc. are required they will arise through the action of Kundalini shakti in sadhana. If you choose to practice them just make sure you allot seperate time from Maha Yoga sadhana.
There is one important fact to note. These other practices are sometimes taken as a way of externalizing God. Sadhakas should understand that God is inherently present in consciousness and eternally present in all of the universe. There is no need to externalize God as a form seperate from the self. When these other practices are performed the sadhaka should approach them as a celebration of God within.
During the current materialistic age it is said by some that bhakti (the path of devotion) is the highest form of practice for spiritual advancement. There are, indeed, many people who are currently being born in the mood of bhakti and those practices are beneficial for those people in rising above attachment to materialism. Sri Sri Sri Shivabalayogi taught not only the silent dhyaan meditation but also the joyous and soulful performance of bhajan (spiritual songs) and the experience of bhava (divine bliss) as important tools on the path to self-realization. To that end, many of the members of this path are active in the kirtan movement sharing sacred music in group meetings.
There is one important fact to note. These other practices are sometimes taken as a way of externalizing God. Sadhakas should understand that God is inherently present in consciousness and eternally present in all of the universe. There is no need to externalize God as a form seperate from the self. When these other practices are performed the sadhaka should approach them as a celebration of God within.
During the current materialistic age it is said by some that bhakti (the path of devotion) is the highest form of practice for spiritual advancement. There are, indeed, many people who are currently being born in the mood of bhakti and those practices are beneficial for those people in rising above attachment to materialism. Sri Sri Sri Shivabalayogi taught not only the silent dhyaan meditation but also the joyous and soulful performance of bhajan (spiritual songs) and the experience of bhava (divine bliss) as important tools on the path to self-realization. To that end, many of the members of this path are active in the kirtan movement sharing sacred music in group meetings.