In yoga we study the five yamas and niyamas (character traits) taught by Patanjali. While visiting a monastery in Hawaii, Ramakrishna Ananda learned five additional yamas and niyamas which he shares here. Discover how all ten yamas and niyamas will help you live connected with Spirit and open to receiving whatever you need — love, joy, abundance.

Sannyas is an attitude of renunciation, non-attachment to the material world, which greatly accelerates transformation. There are many opportunities to practice sannyas, the giving of yourself for the benefit of others, every day. Discover how a sannyas attitude frees the ego and enriches your life with love and ever-new joy.

Pranayama means control of the life force, usually by breathing practices. When our life force is harmonized and balanced through pranayama, we are more easily able to concentrate and experience interiorization or pratyahara during meditation. Pratyahara is the beginning of higher consciousness. Discover pranayams that will help you have deeper meditations and enjoy a more fulfilling life.

Meditation is designed to be a transforming practice which helps you experience your inner self and express its qualities. Learn out how going beyond your blockages and abiding in the light of your true self brings about transformation.

Inside each of us is the potential to be a great yogi. Yogis discovered that there are five kinds of ideas which keep us from experiencing our true self. Discover how to go beyond the five kinds of ideas and live in the truth and joy of your inner self.

Shakti, conscious spiritual energy, is the power that enables us to perceive the truth, be transformed and free from ignorance. Transformations are the key to progress in yoga. Explore contemplations and meditation practices that help you become open to shakti moving and transforming your everyday life as well as making the shift from ego to realization of your true self.

Your state of mind can make you happy or miserable. The good news is that we can develop our mind so that our thoughts become a positive influence in our lives. Discover the three gifts that help us live in the state of harmony — the bliss and joy of knowing and expressing our true selves.

A preacher, a rabbi and a psychologist share their wisdom on the importance of joy. Discover how the dedicated practice of yoga can help you experience the ever-new joy of your inner self.

Is there a technique for awakening the heart center? Yogis say yes. They have discovered a practice which expands peace and love in the heart. Find a way of working with the heart chakra that leads to living with more peace, love and joy.

Is your mind filled with confusion, causing you distress? Awareness meditation likely will help. The goal of awareness meditation, often called vipassana meditation, is to allow the mind to relax by letting go of everything. Find out how this meditation technique will help you to reclaim the mind and live a more productive, constructive life.