Skip to content
  • Paths
    • Find Your Way
    • All Yogas
    • Bhakti Yoga
    • Karma Yoga
    • Jnana Yoga
    • Raja Yoga
    • More Yoga Paths
    • Mantra Yoga
  • Videos
    • First Steps
    • Stories
    • Yoga Perspectives
    • Essential Life Skills
    • Spiritual Development
    • Devotional Yoga
    • Yoga in Daily Life
  • Talks
    • Classes in Higher Yogas
    • Yoga Basics
    • Sunday Morning Sessions
    • Bhakti Yoga Talks
    • Sri Ramakrishna Talks
    • Go Farther with Meditation
    • Theme of the Month
    • Devotional Chants
  • Writings
    • Yoga as a Spiritual Path
    • Discover the Miracle of Prayer
    • Keys to Higher Consciousness
    • Growing on the Path
    • Relating with Spirit
    • Spiritual Living
    • Interviews
  • Explore
    • Lifelines
    • Topics
    • Yoga Terms
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Staff Favorites
    • Recent Additions
  • Courses
    • Introducing Courses
    • Online Seminars
    • Online Retreats
    • Initial Mysteries
  • About
    • Ramakrishna Ananda
    • Why Are We Doing This Now?
    • Our Ideals
    • Our Team
    • Donate
    • Get Updates
    • Contact Us
    • Terms and Privacy
  • Paths
    • Find Your Way
    • All Yogas
    • Bhakti Yoga
    • Karma Yoga
    • Jnana Yoga
    • Raja Yoga
    • More Yoga Paths
    • Mantra Yoga
  • Videos
    • First Steps
    • Stories
    • Yoga Perspectives
    • Essential Life Skills
    • Spiritual Development
    • Devotional Yoga
    • Yoga in Daily Life
  • Talks
    • Classes in Higher Yogas
    • Yoga Basics
    • Sunday Morning Sessions
    • Bhakti Yoga Talks
    • Sri Ramakrishna Talks
    • Go Farther with Meditation
    • Theme of the Month
    • Devotional Chants
  • Writings
    • Yoga as a Spiritual Path
    • Discover the Miracle of Prayer
    • Keys to Higher Consciousness
    • Growing on the Path
    • Relating with Spirit
    • Spiritual Living
    • Interviews
  • Explore
    • Lifelines
    • Topics
    • Yoga Terms
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Staff Favorites
    • Recent Additions
  • Courses
    • Introducing Courses
    • Online Seminars
    • Online Retreats
    • Initial Mysteries
  • About
    • Ramakrishna Ananda
    • Why Are We Doing This Now?
    • Our Ideals
    • Our Team
    • Donate
    • Get Updates
    • Contact Us
    • Terms and Privacy

Your search results

Are Some Paths Better Than Others?

All spiritual paths come from God. Because we are all unique, a certain path may suit your particular needs better than another. That, however, doesn’t necessarily mean that that path is best for everyone else or that it is superior. Your path may prove to be the best one for you and help you progress spiritually.

What is a Seeker?

Find out if you’re a spiritual seeker. Do you crave a relationship with God/Spirit, soul, higher consciousness and/or lasting happiness? If you do, then you may be a seeker. Explore the spiritual characteristics of a seeker and what they are actively propelled to find.

Patanjali’s Five Kinds of Ideas

Patanjali taught that yoga is control of vrittis, the waves of thoughts and feelings. He identified five kinds of ideas (thoughts and feelings) which keep us from knowing our true self. Learn to recognize which type of idea is blocking your attempts to enjoy a clear mind.

Patanjali’s Second Step — The Niyamas

The first two steps of Patanjali’s Eightfold Path focus on character development. The niyamas are wonderful observances which can help us thrive.

Patanjali’s First Step — The Yamas

The yamas of the Eightfold Path are guidelines for spiritual growth. As we discover and abide in our true self, the soul’s qualities naturally express through us. Each of the five yamas (positive character traits) already exist within us.

Working With Your Life Force

The fourth level of Patanjali’s Eightfold Path is pranayama, working with the life force. Yogis recognize the importance of prana (life force) which gives us life and the ability to be active physically, mentally and emotionally. Explore various types of pranayams which can bring more vital energy into your life.

How to Get Started in Yoga

Here are some tips to make your beginning practice of yoga more successful. You can develop a simple and effective routine of hatha yoga postures and meditation. The benefits of greater harmony, energy and well being can be yours as you begin practicing yoga.

Why Should I Appreciate Other Paths?

Appreciating others and their distinctive spiritual paths may inspire you on your own path in a new and powerful way. As you wish other seekers well, you will grow on your own path. When you admire another path and its unique qualities, you contribute to a world filled with love, appreciation and understanding.

What is Vijnana Yoga?

Whichever yoga path you choose, it can, in time, reveal Infinite Spirit to you. When you have awakened to Spirit within and Spirit everywhere, your yoga practice has graduated to a new level. That is called vijnana yoga, the higher wisdom — direct, personal, ongoing awareness of Spirit.

Can I Mix Different Yoga Paths?

Go farther and more quickly in yoga. Find your true nature and focus on the yoga which best suits you. Each yoga bestows specific and marvelous benefits. All lead to enlightenment and fulfillment.

« Previous Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Page5 Page6 Page7 Page8 Page9 Page10 Next »
  • Home
  • Paths
  • Videos
  • Talks
  • Writings
  • Courses
  • Explore
  • About
  • Search
  • Home
  • Paths
  • Videos
  • Talks
  • Writings
  • Courses
  • Explore
  • About
  • Search

© Copyright 2025 Yoga World Fellowship

  • Terms and Privacy
  • Sitemap

How to Succeed

As you may know, we do not charge for our courses. All Yoga World content is free and available to you with our blessings. However, we do have a simple, but important request that’s key to the transformations necessary to succeed on the path.

We ask you to commit two hours a week to selfless service. This service can be anything you choose ranging from helping a family member or neighbor to volunteering at a nonprofit organization.

I Commit to Serve

This commitment is solely between you and your inner self.

Why the Commitment?

Share with a Friend

NOTE:  We will not share your information with third parties.