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From Peace to Experiencing Reality to Freedom, Mahayoga Enables The Human...

In the end, Knowledge, Peace and Freedom are the residue of what Man really yearns for. Even Happiness as a goal gives way to Peace, since truthfully speaking, the former is contained in the latter....

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The Secrets of Kriya Yoga Part I

Kri comes from the Sanskrit meaning “to act” and is from the same root word as karma. Kriya yoga translates to mean union with the divine (yoga) via a specific rite or act. Kriya yoga is said to be...

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The Secrets of Kriya Yoga Part II

The techniques of Kriya yoga primarily teach us to concentration the breath until it becomes effortlessly deep and smooth. Generally, this is done by becoming still (as if in meditation). Focusing on...

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Bhakti Yoga

According to Hinduism there are four major paths by which one can reach God. They are Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga and Karma Yoga. The Sanskrit word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the root ‘yuj’ meaning...

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Raja Yoga Explained

Raja Yoga translates from Sanskrit to mean Royal Yoga. It is the eight-limbed path outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras as well as a tradition of Samkyha philosophy. Sage Kapila was considered the...

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An Overview of Vedanta Part 1

Traditionally Vedanta is considered the highest knowledge. (Vedanta = Veda (knowledge) + antah (end). Some say that the name is also given because the Upanishads appear at the ending of each of the...

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