Yogis often focus on the breath and the energy moving in the spine. Ramakrishna Ananda explains the practice of stimulating spinal energy to rise and revealing Spirit within and around us.

What is the relationship between yoga and metaphysics? Both emphasize: 1) that new causes bring new effects and 2) that spiritual awareness involves an ascent into higher consciousness followed by a descent (or manifestation) of that higher consciousness into daily life, health and well being.

Through meditation we are able to expand our consciousness. We can then experience Spirit and see the world spiritually. We live our daily lives in a higher level of consciousness.

As we calm our mortal thinking mind and feeling, we enter the vast universal mind. We begin to understand what yogis, mystics and metaphysicians experience.

As you quiet your mortal mind and its concerns, you’re able to enter the vast universal mind. Ramakrishna Ananda describes some of these high experiences. You also discover your true self, your soul, that which is eternal, pure and painless.

Find the steps to experiencing the heart’s true feeling. Your emotional nature is a powerful force and, when used positively, can significantly help you develop in yoga. Your strong and clear feelings are great assets.

The term guru can be defined simply as teacher. But satguru means spiritual guide, dispeller of spiritual ignorance. Satgurus have three functions: 1) as guides; 2) as dispellers of delusions; and 3) as matchmakers who assist the seeker in having a closer relationship with Spirit.

Here are signs you are progressing toward living in divine love. Ramakrishna Ananda explains Sri Aurobindo’s Triple Transformation as a beautiful method for spiritual awakening. Let your own life experiences be your teacher.

Find out how to live aware of Spirit in yourself and others. Yoga leads our awareness beyond body, mind and emotions to experiences and realizations of Spirit. Spirit is our essence, the source of life and consciousness.

Yogis distinguish between Infinite Spirit (Brahman) and Shakti, the force which creates the universe. Ramakrishna Ananda explains the need to honor Shakti and this life force flowing within us.