As we continue studying the truths from the Tao Te Ching, we use the stages of the heart from Sri Yukteswar Giri (The Holy Science) as a reference. The passages of the Tao can lead us through the stages of the heart to spiritual awareness. Discover how these seed ideas can help you progress in yoga.

Sri Aurobindo’s system of Integral Yoga explains that yoga is a progressive surrender of the ego (the impostor) to the true self. Explore the three stages of Integral Yoga as described by Indra Sen. Discover the joy that living from your true nature brings into your life.

The great yogi Sri Aurobindo wrote about freeing the impostor and expressing who we really are. Discover how reorienting and liberating oneself by freeing the physical, vital and mental/emotional aspects of our being allows us to know and express our true selves.

The whole universe is a play of conscious energy. Different schools of yoga have unique approaches to controlling or directing that energy. Discover how the devotional yogi works with energy flows in order to experience and enjoy God.

Yoga is a series of penetrations deeper and deeper into Spirit. Discover how yoga penetrations allow us to receive the treasures of life that we’re meant to have.

Sahaj is an ongoing union or connection with Spirit. One lives in a sense of holiness, peace, and the awareness of truly being loved. Discover sahaj practices which allow you to experience an ongoing awareness of Spirit.

Practitioners of Tai Chi develop a sahaj (an ongoing state of awareness) on the dan tian, also called the elixir field of life energy. Learn how the dan tian can become a powerful source of strength and energy in your life.

The impostor, the false self, is often very critical. Sri Aurobindo taught that the key is to replace this false self with the joy and fulfillment found in the true self. He emphasized the descent — going up into higher consciousness and then bringing it down thoroughly into daily life. Discover how the descent enables you to live in the peace, power, knowledge and joy of the true self.

Sahaj samadhi is an ongoing awareness or contact with the Divine that stays with you throughout the day. Learn about the many kinds of sahaj. Explore how to live in the material world while connected to Spirit.

Each of us has a unique, individual nature. One of the main purposes in being alive is to get to know who we are. When we know the unique rhythm, note and color that best suits us, it is easier to experience our true self. Explore yogic approaches which help you discover your individual nature and true self. Live in harmony, fulfillment and lasting happiness.