In order to understand the spiritual practices outlined in this section, it is useful to have an overview of the main processes or "paths" (see One Goal, Different Paths). Some authorities list three, others add a fourth. Many thinkers claim that all paths are equally valid and effective and that the choice depends on individual inclination. Others suggest that all four paths are stepping stones along one spiritual path, each building progressively on the previous, more elementary disciplines. Either way, it is not that the different paths are tightly compartmentalised – each may contain elements of the others. Additionally, there may be higher and lower understandings of each path, as we explore below.
Pilgrimages
A pilgrim is ‘one who journeys in foreign lands’. So a place of pilgrimage is, by implication, a foreign land. But this differs greatly from the meaning conveyed by the word tīrtha. Tīrtha is a place for devotees, and devotees are not foreign to one another. For practicality’s sake, however, we must make do with the term place of pilgrimage for tīrtha.
The Sanskrit word tīrtha is derived from the root verb tr, meaning ‘to cross’, ‘to surpass’. So according to the derived meaning, a tīrtha is a place from where one can surpass or overcome one’s evil actions (tarati pāpādikam yasmāt) or a place from which one can ascend (tarati yasmāt sthānāt) to a higher stage of life. A holy place raises us by leading to a higher mental plane; it has the power to manifest godliness in the human heart by making it pure.
The ultimate Truth is the foundation of spiritual science. All scientific truths—even religions and philosophies are but lower steps of the seemingly infinite flight of stairs that leads to the summit of spirituality. Pilgrimage also happens to be one such step.
Practices
Worship
Focuses of Worship
The Trimurti
Three Main Focuses of Worship
Twelve Principal Deities
Avatars, Expansions, and Epithets
Minor Deities
Types of Worship
The Murti
Puja: Ritual Worship
The Arti Ceremony
Eight Other Forms of Worship
Mandir: The Temple
Inside the Mandir
The Shrine
The Temple Priests
Worship in the Home
Introduction: Four Main Paths
1. Karma Yoga - the yoga of selfless action
2. Raja Yoga (Yoga) - physical exercises and meditation
3. Jnana Yoga or right knowledge - philosophical research and wisdom
4. Bhakti Yoga - the path of devotional service
Glossary Terms for Worship
Lifestyle and Expressions of Faith
Expressions of Faith
Good Sanskar(Good Values)
Charansparsh - Ancient Vedic tradition involved touching the feet
How to behave and Give Respect to Your Parents
Dependence Leads to Independence - Nature of Humans
Indian Hindu Old Values and new Priorities in Indian Society
Namaskar - Origin and the meaning of the word 'Namaskar'
Essence of Mantra Sadhana
Sadhana - The Vedic Spiritual Practices
Mantras
World,Society and Living problems? Here is Solutions You can Find
Symbols and Sanskars
Why do we not touch papers, books and people with the feet in Hindu Tradition?
Self-Realization in Yoga Philosophy
North indian vedic Wedding
Vedic South indian Wedding
Why do we prostrate before parents & elders?
Time Management Tips for Children
Focuses of Worship - Unity and Diversity
Worship - Glossary Terms for Worship
What is Womens Vedic Dharma
How to be Relationship Between a Parent and a Child
Chakra System
Chakras - Human Energy Centres
Exercises for Svadhishthana Chakra
Khatu Pranam - Greetings to Khatu with Mantras
Basic Practices
Essence of Mantra Sadhana
Sadhana - The Vedic Spiritual Practices
Mudra
Yoga Mudra - Forward Bend Sitting on Heels
Chin Mudra - practitioner of the goal of yoga
Antahkaranas and Indriyas
Five Basic Elements of Mudras
Types of Mudras
Gyan Mudra - Vaayu Vardhak Mudra
Vaayu Shaamak - Vaayu Mudra
Surya mudra - Prithvi Shaamak
Aakaash Mudra - Akaash Vardhak
Varun mudra - Jal Vardhak
Shoonya mudra - Aakaash Shaamak
Jal Shaamak Mudra
Prithvi mudra - Prithvi Vardhak
Vaayan mudra - Vaata kaarak
Vaata Naashak mudra
Pitta Naashak mudra - Kapha Kaarak
Tridosha Naashak 'Samaan' mudra
Kaamadhenu mudra
Anjali Mudra - Salutation Seal
Apaan mudra
Apaan Vaayu Mudra
Pushaan mudra
Muladhara Chakra - The seat of destiny
What Is Mula Bandha - Anal Lock
Yoga Mudra - Forward Bend Sitting on Heels - Variations
Shalabhasana - The Locust
Tadagi Mudra - Raised Lotus
Yoga Mudra - Forward Bend Sitting on Heels
Ashwini Mudra - Practice and Benefits
Yoga
YOGA ARTICALS
What is Yoga
History of Yoga
Four Ashramas of Yoga
Mechanism of Mantra Yoga
Definitions of Yoga
Shivagama Tantra Yoga
Deep Cleaning: Yoga Poses for Detox
Yoga Principles - The Spiritual Background
What is the Benefits of Yoga
Athletic Yoga - Get the Winning Edge
Yoga nidra - As restorative as sleep - relax yourself
Yoga and Time Management
Best Reasons to do Yoga
Philosophy of Yoga
YOGA TYPES
Hatha Yoga - The Physical Path
Raja Yoga, Oneness through Meditation
Jnana Yoga - The Yoga of Wisdom
Bhakti Yoga – The Yoga of devotion/worship of a higher power
Tantra Yoga - Demystified
Karma Yoga - Four paths of yoga
Path of Kundalini Yoga

Swami B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga
YOGA ASANAS: Yoga Poses
A
Ardha Matsyendrasana - Bound angle or easy pose
Anandasana - Relaxation Pose
Adho Mukha Svanasana - Downward-Facing Dog
Agnistambhasana - Fire Log Yoga Pose
Ananda Balasana - Happy Baby Yoga Pose
Anjaneyasana - Low Lunge Yoga Pose
Ardha Bhekasana - Half Frog Pose
Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon Yoga Pose
Ardha Matsyendrasana - Half Lord of the Fish Pose
Ardha Uttanasana - Standing Half Forward Bend Yoga Pose
Astavakrasan- Eight Angle Yoga Pose
Ashva Sanchalanasana - Horse Riding Exercise
Ardha Chandrasana and Pada Hastasana- Half Moon with Hands to Feet pose
Ardha Matsyendrasana- Spine Twisting Pose
Ardha Kurmasana - Half Tortoise Pose
Ardha Padmasana - Half Lotus Pose
Adho Mukha Vrkshasana and Benefits, Definitions
Ardha Uttanasana - Standing Half Forward Bend Yoga Pose
B
Baddha konasana - Bound angle yoga pose
Bhujangasana - Cobra Pose
Baddha Konasana - Health Benefits Of Bound Angle Yoga Pose
Bakasana - Crane Yoga Pose
Balasana - Child Yoga Pose
Bhekasana - Frog Pose
Bhujapidasana - Shoulder-Pressing Yoga Pose
Bharadvajasana
Baddha Hasta Sirsasana - Bound-Hands-Headstand
Bhujangasana - Cobra Pose
Bharadvajasana I - Bharadvaja's Twist
Bhumi Pada Mastakasana - Feet and Head on Earth Posture
C
Chakrasana - Wheel Pose
Camatkarasana - Wild Thing Yoga Pose
D
Dandasana - Staff Yoga Pose
Dwi pada Shirshasana - Two Feet behind Head Posture
Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana - Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose
Danda yama danurasana - Standing Bow Pull Pose, Bikram Yogasanas
Dandayama Janushirsasana - Standing Head to Knee Pose , Bikram Yogasanas
Dhanurasana - Floor Bow Pose
Dandayama Bihaktapada Janushirsasana- Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Pose
Dolphin Plank Yoga Pose
Dolphin Yoga Pose
Dhanurasana - The Bow Pose
E
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
Eka Pada Koundinyasana II - Albatross Yoga Pose
Eka Pada Koundiyanasana I
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana - One Legged King Pigeon Yoga Pose
Eka Pada Sirsasana - One-Legged King Pigeon
F
Flow of Prana
Four-Limbed Staff Pose - Chaturanga Dandasana
G
Gomukhasana - Cow Face Yoga Pose
Grinding Pose
Garudasana - Eagle Yoga Pose
Gomukhasana - Cow Face Yoga Pose
Garudasana - Eagle Pose, Bikram Yogasanas
Gyan Mudra - Vaayu Vardhak Mudra
H
Halasana: Plow Pose
Hanumanasana - Monkey Yoga Pose
High Lunge Yoga Pose
Head-to-Knee Forward Bend Pose - Janu Sirsasana
Halasana - The Plough Pose
J
Janushirsasana and Paschimottasana - Head To Knee and Stretching Poses
K
Kapotasana - King Pigeon Pose
Krounchasana - Heron Yoga Pose
Kapalabhati Pranayama - Blowing In Firm Pose
Kapal Bhati Pranayama - Skull Shining Breathing Technique
Kapotasana - Pigeon Yoga Pose
L
Laghu Vajrasana - Thunderbolt Yoga pose
M
Malasana - Garland Yoga Pose
Marichyasana I - Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi, I
Marjaryasana - Cat Pose
Matsyasana - Fish Pose
Mayurasana - Peacock Pose
Marichyasana III - Marichi's Pose
Marjarasana - Cat Cow Pose
Mukta Hasta Shirshasana - Free Hand Headstand
N
Neti Pot Without No Danger
Nakrasana - Crocodile Pose
Navasana, Boat Posture Yoga asana
Natarajasana - Lord Nataraja Dance Pose
P
Padangusthasana - Big Toe Yoga Pose
Parighasanab - Gate Pose
Paripurna Navasana - Full Boat Pose
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana - Revolved Side Angle Pose
Parivrtta Trikonasana - Revolved Triangle Pose
Parsva Bakasana - Side Crane Pose
Parsvottanasana - Intense Side Stretch Pose
Pasasana - Noose Pose
Padmasana - Lotus Pose
Parighasana - Gate Yoga Pose
Paschimottanasana - Seated Forward Bend
Pincha Mayurasana - Feathered Peacock Pose
Prasarita Padottanasana - Wide-Legged Forward Bend Pose
Purvottanasana - Upward Plank Pose
Parsva Dhanurasana - Side Bow Pose
Poorna Salabasana - Full Locust Pose
Pavanamuktasana - Wind Removing Pose
Parsva Bakasana - Side Crane Yoga Pose
Padagustasana- Toe Stand Pose
Plank Yoga Pose
Pranayama - Standing deep Breathing Pose
R
Rowing Asana
Raja Yoga - Four paths of yoga
Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose - Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana
S
Salamba Sarvangasana - Supported Shoulder Stand Pose
Salamba Sirsasana - Supported Headstand Yoga Pose
Salabhasana - Locust Pose
Savasana - Corpse Pose
Supta Vajrasana - Fixed Firm Pose
Supta Urdhva Pada Vajrasana - Sleeping Upward Lifting Leg-Thunderbolt
Seated and Twist - Yoga Poses
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana - Bridge Pose
Santolanasana - Balancing Pose
Standing from Squatting Pose
Surya Namaskar - Healthy Benefits of Sun Salutation
Supta Vajrasana - Backward Bend Sitting on the Heels
Supta Varjrasana - Thunderbolt Yoga Pose
Sit Up Pose
Salabhasana - Locust Pose
Savasana - Corpse Pose
Simhasana - Lion Pose
Surya Namaskar
Sukhasana - Easy Yoga Pose
Surya mudra - Prithvi Shaamak
Supta Baddha Konasana - Reclining Bound Angle Pose
Supta Padangusthasana - Reclining Big Toe Pose
Supta Virasana - Reclining Hero Pose
Sukasana - Easy Yoga Pose
Sphinx Yoga Pose
Svara Yoga Pranayama - Yoga of Sound Breath
Shalabhasana - The Locust
Shirshasana - The Headstand
Shashankasana - Headstand Yoga Pose
Sasangasana - Rabbit Pose
Seated Forward Bend - Paschimottanasana followed
T
Tadasana - Mountain Pose
Tittibhasana - Firefly Yoga Pose
Tadasana Samasthiti Pose - By Swami B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga
Tittibhasana - Firefly Pose
Tolasana - Scale Pose
Tree pose, Bikram Yogasanas
Thrikatasana - Triangle Pose, Bikram Yogasanas
Thula danasana - Balancing Stick Pose, Bikram Yogasanas
U
Upavistha Konasana - Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend
Urdhva Dhanurasana - Upward Bow or Wheel Pose
Urdhva Hastasana - Upward Salute
Urdhva Dhanurasana
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana - Upward-Facing Dog Yoga Pose
Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana - Standing Split Yoga Pose
Ustrasana - Camel Pose
Utkatasana - Chair Pose
Uttanasana - Standing Forward Bend Yoga Pose
Uttana Shishosana - Extended Puppy Pose
Utthita Hasta Padangustasana - Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose
Utthita Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle Pose
Utthita Trikonasana - Extended Triangle Pose
Utkatasana - Awkward Pose - Bikram Yogasanas
Utthan Pristhasana - Lizard Yoga Pose
Ustrasana - Camel Pose
Uddyiana Bandhasana -The Stomach Lift, Abdominal Lift
V
Viparita Karani - Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose
Vrischika Asana - Scorpion Pose
Virabhadrasana I - Warrior I Pose
Virabhadrasana II - Warrior II Pose
Vasisthasana - Side Plank Pose
Virabhadrasana III - Warrior III Pose
Vishnu pose’ or Anantasana - Side-Reclining Leg Lift
Virasana - Hero Pose
Vaayu Shaamak - Vaayu Mudra
Vajrasana: Thunderbolt Pose or Zen Pose
Vrksasana - Tree Pose
Vasisthasana - Side Plank Yoga Pose
Vatayanasana - Horse Face Yoga Pose
Y
Yoga Nidrasana - Yogic Sleep pose