Buddhist Catholic Contemplative Evangelical General Christian Hindu Jewish Latter-day Saint Muslim New Visions Progressive Christian

Beliefs

Topics

Columnists

Resource Library

Research Tools

Video

Podcasts

Thought Readers

Faith In Media Tracker

Newsletters

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Follow Patheos

Interspirituality for the Modern Day Seeker

Home
New Visions

2022-11-06T00:51:32+00:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

The Essence of Hatha Yoga (Kundalini)

Last updated on: November 6, 2022 at 12:51 am By Gudjon Bergmann

Hatha Yoga is traditionally defined as a part of Raja Yoga. It is comprised of the terms Ha (sun) and Tha (moon). Hatha Yoga is meant to balance the energy flow in the body, ignite the life energy or prana through breathing exercises and postures, and eventually lead to the kindling of the Kundalini energy, which is said to lie dormant at the base of the spine. When Hatha Yoga is practiced fully, it becomes the real Kundalini Yoga. Hatha... Read more

2022-11-06T00:52:05+00:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

The Essence of Raja Yoga (Ashtanga)

Last updated on: November 6, 2022 at 12:52 am By Gudjon Bergmann

Raja means king or emperor. In the cultural context of ancient India, being king or emperor was the highest position an earthly man could hold. Raja Yoga is, therefore, the highest yoga. The practice of Raja Yoga is systematic, scientific and effective. The structure of Raja Yoga divides into eight limbs, which is why it is also called Ashtanga, ash meaning eight and tanga meaning limbs. The eight limbs are: 1. Yama 2. Niyama 3. Asana 4. Pranayama 5. Pratyahara... Read more

2022-11-06T00:52:47+00:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

The Essence of Gnana Yoga

Last updated on: November 6, 2022 at 12:52 am By Gudjon Bergmann

The word Gnana (sometimes spelled Jnana) means wisdom or knowledge. Gnana Yoga is the path of self-discovery and self-knowledge. Yoga philosophy claims that the highest goal is to know one’s core, the Self, the Witness, the Spirit, Atman. Worldly knowledge is represented with the number zero, while self-knowledge is represented with the number one. Only when worldly knowledge (0) is preceded by self-knowledge (1) does worldly knowledge become valuable (10). For Logical People Gnana Yoga is a perfect path for... Read more

yoga for logical people

yoga philosophy

2022-11-06T00:53:21+00:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

The Essence of Karma Yoga

Last updated on: November 6, 2022 at 12:53 am By Gudjon Bergmann

Karma Yoga is known as the yoga of cause and effect or the yoga of sowing and reaping, but it is really the yoga of action. Karma means action, and for every action, there is a reaction. Work Without Attachments Karma Yoga is an attitude toward daily life. The goal of Karma Yoga practitioners is to be active and yet remain free from the results of their actions. They serenely accept the effects of their previous actions and devote their... Read more

2022-11-06T00:53:57+00:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

The Essence of Bhakti Yoga

Last updated on: November 6, 2022 at 12:53 am By Gudjon Bergmann

The word Bhakti means devotion. Originally, the Bhakti Yoga approach was based on human emotions, which is why it is also called the yoga of love. Bhakti Yoga encourages the practice of devotion directed towards a higher power. Practitioners recite prayers, meditate and devote their lives to God as they understand God. As you can see, the line between religion and yoga is blurred in this yogic approach. Still, Bhakti Yoga focuses on personal practice and devotion. In contrast, organized religion... Read more

2022-11-06T00:54:27+00:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Reading as a Spiritual Practice

Last updated on: November 6, 2022 at 12:54 am By Gudjon Bergmann

Reading has fueled my spiritual life. Here’s how my approach has changed over time. Read more

2022-11-06T00:54:56+00:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Be Informed by Your Faith or Spiritual Tradition, Lead with Your Humanity

Last updated on: November 6, 2022 at 12:54 am By Gudjon Bergmann

Mr. Rogers and the Dalai Lama are great examples of faith leaders who’ve led with the fruits of their faith. Read more

2022-11-06T00:55:24+00:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Seven Metaphors to Help You Create Moments of Peace

Last updated on: November 6, 2022 at 12:55 am By Gudjon Bergmann

Using metaphors to tap into your reservoirs of knowledge and experience will help you create more moments of peace. Read more

Contemplation

Creating Moments of Peace

2022-11-06T00:55:54+00:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Creating Moments of Peace

Last updated on: November 6, 2022 at 12:55 am By Gudjon Bergmann

Looking for inner peace? These three principles may help. Read more

Creating Moments of Peace

2022-11-06T00:56:20+00:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Interfaith Explainer: The Difference Between Intrafaith, Interfaith, Multifaith and Interspirituality

Last updated on: November 6, 2022 at 12:56 am By Gudjon Bergmann

Intrafaith, interfaith, multifaith and interspirituality mean very different things. Yet, they are sometimes used interchangeably and without distinction. Read more

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

What does the name "Elijah" mean?

Select your answer to see how you score.

God is Light God Provides My God is Yahweh God Saves

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Beliefs and Values Change Compassion Contemplation Creating Moments of Peace Cultural Division Culture Wars Current Events Environmental Protection Experifaith Forgiveness Global Warming Golden Rule Gratitude Gun Debate Gun Safety Integral Theory Interfaith Interfaith Dialogue Interfaith Quotes Interspirituality Islam Language Meditation Mindfulness Morality mysticism Nonduality Parenthood Pluralism Poetry Prayer Quotes Religion Religion and Politics Science and Religion Self-Care Social Harmony Spiritual Practice Spirituality Stress Uncategorized Yoga

Select a Month September 2023 August 2023 June 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017

TRENDING AT PATHEOS New Visions