Out of body experiences illustrate the basic truth that we are not merely a body. We have a physical body, an astral body, a causal body and beyond that, a soul. When, at will, we can project our awareness beyond the body, we discover a sense of freedom and a recognition of higher levels of consciousness.

Faith and devotion are two of the important qualities needed to grow spiritually. Yogis say that it is difficult — if not impossible — to be enlightened without devotion. As you meditate on the promises of God, you’ll be opening the door to more and more faith and devotion in your life.

The word promise means to declare emphatically, to assure. A promise is an agreement to do something, a vow or a pledge. This series reviews nearly one hundred promises from the Bible. This first section focuses on God’s basic promises.

Dedicated yoga practice leads to equilibrium, a state in which body, mind and spirit are balanced and working together in harmony. Explore the development of emotional stability through yoga. Discover where equilibrium leads.

This series on Vivekananda’s jnana yoga teachings concludes by describing the main work of a wisdom yogi. The jnani gives up his/her old way of viewing the world and sees God in everything, realizing that all is Spirit. Enjoy yoga practices which help you release old ways of relating to the world.

Soul realization is a major goal of the spiritual path. When you center in the soul, it will inspire all areas of your life. Yoga provides eight main ways to contact the soul and allow it to come forward in our awareness and daily lives.

Jnana yogis realize that the soul, the Infinite Spirit within, is the true nature of every person. The main practice for contacting and attuning with the soul is to develop seer awareness. Practicing seer awareness can lead to the realization of the true self, the purusha

As we grow, our motives become higher and more spiritual. Ultimately, our motives become love and joy. Investigate spiritual techniques like Opening the Inner Gates to refine your motives and allow Spirit’s power, energy, love and light to express.

The Kabbalah examines the ten main attributes of Spirit which can help you grow on the spiritual path. Attuning with these forces already within you allows them fuller expression. Explore these qualities of Spirit which enable you to have a fulfilling, rich, powerful, wondrous and highly motivated life.

Motives are the inner drives, impulses and intentions which cause us to act. They are central factors in influencing our level of happiness and success in life. You can change and upgrade your motives as you open yourself to the strength of soul and Spirit. Allowing your motives to be based on strength, truth and love can enrich your life immensely.