As a beginner, in zen, for example, it is advised against meditating alone as your practice may just turn to fortifying your own beliefs, views and opinions. T

As a beginner, in zen, for example, it is advised against meditating alone as your practice may just turn to fortifying your own beliefs, views and opinions. That's why there is a sangha - a group of fellow meditators who will tell you if you start drifting too much away and will advice you. Don't practice alone. At least not in the beginning.