The yogic definition for mantra (mantram) is cosmic syllables which rescue the mind. Chanting a mantra can lift your mind from day to day awareness into higher levels of consciousness. Learn how to chant a mantra. Discover how it can rescue your mind and allow you to experience the peace and love of soul and Spirit.

We can make a difference by chanting out — mentally roaring — affirmations of God’s presence and attributes. Based on the situation, especially where there is conflict and chaos, roar something which can bring change and transformation. Discover how these affirmations can touch people and improve situations.

There is an underlying unity of life which can be experienced. Although the details of life are important, we shouldn’t be focused on them exclusively. Explore how you can stop comparing, criticizing and evaluating in order to become aware of the unifying state of oneness, wholeness and Spirit.

How does one behave and live once they have realized the oneness of Spirit? The Mundakya Upanishad explains that the yogi who has received realization radiates only good. Fulfilled through spiritual connection, their silent influence benefits the world.

The realizations of jnana yoga are not just mental conceptions. They are realities which can be experienced by becoming absorbed in Spirit. Discover how to seek the freedom and realization which comes from knowing the unity which underlies the diversity.

Enlightenment is moving from ignorance of Spirit into spiritual awareness — and then living a spiritually centered life. Discover what enlightenment is through the inspiring words of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.

Millions of people (perhaps billions) seek to know and do God’s will. Yoga helps us develop the receptivity to soul and Spirit which is needed to understand the Divine will. Each type of yoga has various approaches for attuning with God’s will. You can open yourself to the presence of Spirit which wishes to move and express in your life, bringing increased sweetness, joy, wholeness and fulfillment.

Our hearts and minds crave to know the purpose and meaning of life. Answering these deep questions often brings peace. Yogis seek answers through attunement with higher wisdom, using a step-by-step process. You can experience accomplishment, joy and peace as you discover what your soul was born to express.

The practice of yoga can bring fulfillment on all levels of our being. It can help satisfy our human yearnings and confer a feeling of completeness and wholeness.

Part three of our series focuses on the transformations which peace brings into our lives and also into the world. Pema Chödrön (Practicing Peace) writes that war and peace start in the hearts of individuals. Our personal transformations inevitably lead to greater peace in the world. We replace hatred with love and compassion.