Through spiritual practice we can discover holiness — the holiness of ourselves, of one another, and of the Divine. The two main forces which block this realization are lust and greed. Transmutation of the sex drive liberates us from preoccupation sex. Transmutation of greed usually brings abundance and faith.

One jnana yoga realization is that it is God within that impels us to seek Him and to realize the Infinite. Spirit is the real self at the core of our being. It is the soul within which is calling us to realize and express our divine self. Discover how wonderful life can be when you respond to the call of your inner self.

Swami Vivekananda’s teachings on jnana yoga emphasize the realization of oneness. As you transcend the activity of the mind and ego, you find your soul, the Spirit within you. Spirit reveals that everything is Spirit expressing in different forms.

One of the realizations of jnana yoga is that — in essence — you are already free and perfect. Your ego, mind, emotions and senses just haven’t realized it yet. The goal is to release the delusion which stands between your present awareness and a realization of your true infinite soul.

Jnana yoga states that even though we appear to be separate individuals, we are all part of one great Being. Swami Vivekananda explains that desires are the cause of most of our misery. The solution is to give up the idea of proprietorship and adopt the attitude of stewardship. The reality is that everything is made up of Spirit expressing in different ways. Discover how living as the caretaker — not the owner — changes your relationships and quality of life.

Good nutrition helps to create the proper conditions for the awakening and maintenance of spiritual life. Yogis have much to share about which foods are (and are not) conducive to spiritual practices. Ramakrishna Ananda shares the views of Sri Ramakrishna, Baba Hari Dass, and others about diets which support spiritual growth

Swami Vivekananda taught that it’s important to understand there is a great light within us which wants to shine forth. This light of the Infinite Spirit can express through your feelings, thoughts, words and actions. Discover how to seek and allow Infinite Spirit to express in a unique way through every thought, deed and action.

In the view of yoga, most of our suffering is due to spiritual ignorance. Even though we are spiritual beings, often we do not recognize this. Explore yogic ways to lessen suffering by learning about karma (the law of cause and effect) and how you can change your experiences by generating better causes. Seek to understand the lessons which life is attempting to teach you. Through practicing yoga and the spiritual path, you can be transformed in consciousness and live a truly joyful life.

Yogis think of Spirit as a Divine Father and Mother. The father aspect provides and protects. The mother quality nurtures and educates — guiding, disciplining, empowering and transforming humanity in a loving, merciful manner. Discover the help and comfort which can come into your life through invoking the mothering aspect of Spirit.