The ethnic nationality of the Teacher is not so important as is their
competence in what they propose to teach you. If it is primarily a
Hatha Yoga class you seek, then it is fairly easy to attend a class
you may see advertised, either as a spectator or as a participant. A

competent instructor will clearly be able to personally demonstrate
more physical strength and flexibility, greater balance and overall
body control
than the students do. Thus, you can be assured that the same training
the instructor used to acquire his/her skills should do the same for
you if
you attend the class regularly, and can discipline yourself to
practice on the days you don't attend a class.

If you are primarily interested in Spiritual Yoga practices such as
Raja Yoga (Meditation/Mind Control), Mantra Japa (Prayer Formulas),
Kundalini Yoga (Internal Energy Development), etc., with a
Self-Realization agenda of achieving a Nirvakalpi Samadhi (Complete
Union with God/ Enlightenment), and so forth, then a Spiritual
Director,
or Guru, who has personally reached these goals by the same means and
practices is indispensable. These methods require Initiation and
Guidance which can only come from a competent Guru. There are a few
exceptions to the following statement, but generally speaking, such
Gurus will most often be Indian Nationals.

So, WHO to look for really depends on WHAT you're looking for! I hope
this is of some help to you!

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