is it a contradiction to do drugs and drink alcahol if i want to delve into medi!

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yes but it is tempting isn't it ??

Your mind becomes more "open" with criticism etc..self doubt etc.

Am no expect though. I read that people in many countries did use stuff to help meditation, go OBE etc..

I remain open minded.

Sorta.
If you try to take the spiritual angle with yoga, it's hypocrisy.

If you're just interested in the physical benefits, tempered indulgence shouldn't cause problems. But if you do hatha/ashtanga daily, you'll find your tolerance for drugs/alcohol to drop seriously. Your body will just be too tired to handle anything signficant.

CERTAIN substances can aid in some forms of meditation, but you would need the guidance of someone experienced. Getting stoned and gooning out to a candle is not meditation.

A person on a yogic path should be seeking to understand the true nature of reality. Drugs and Alcohol that obscure that nature should ideally be avoided.

Ya. Hard to meditate in a coma.

no. both lead into the realm of the demonic.