People who live to be over 100 have several characteristics in common. These characteristics are aligned with living a life of high ideals. Find out what it takes to live to a ripe age and, more importantly, discover what truly makes you a star: expressing your true nature.

Spirit wants to express through each of us. As we practice yoga, we become spiritual channels. The goal is to awaken to, and become instruments of, Spirit. Enjoy listening to scriptures and parables which illustrate spiritual awakening. Discover yoga practices that help prepare us to become instruments of Spirit.

Most people think of yoga as exercises, breathing practices or meditation techniques. But yoga is so much more than that! Explore the many great ideas of yoga that all help to bring us to a state of harmony of body, mind, and inner self as well as harmony with others and the universal self.

Ernest Holmes, in Creative Mind and Success, explains how Spirit manifests in the physical world. Discover how to be a channel for spiritual manifestation.

Yogis say that what we concentrate on tends to expand. Unfortunately, most people concentrate on fear and anger. Explore ways to shift your concentration to the “good” — the good in you and in others and you’ll experience greater goodness and better effects in your life.

Yoga can help with daily problems. Yoga devotees find that the way to overcome most maladies of life is through contact with Spirit. Meditation shows the way. Discover the five main causes of suffering and how to overcome them through yoga.

Discover how a simple contemplation on the heavens can help you go beyond thoughts and feelings, expand your awareness from local to universal consciousness, and open you to greater humility.

Ramakrishna Ananda asks two questions:  Are we not blessed to be alive? What is life for? Our soul wants to express itself in time, space and causation. We study and practice yoga in order to live more successful and fulfilled lives. Join us in discovering how to be a better instrument of Spirit and live in joy.

This is part three of a five-part Work Series. The Bhagavad Gita contains important advice and inspiration about work: 1) Do your best and leave the results to God. 2) Put the responsibility where it belongs — with the Infinite Spirit. 3) Work for the soul, not the ego.

Ramakrishna Ananda sings this beautiful devotional chant, “Receive My On Thy Lap” which was written by Paramahansa Yogananda. Click to listen.