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Yoga is more than a way to be more flexible. Its therapeutic effects reach beyond physical fitness and mental relaxation. Yoga is, at its core, a spiritual discipline.

"The deliberatePeople Album" supports the ministry of Phil Joel and wife Heather who want to see believers deliberately take their faith to the next level: authenticity.

Meditating on scripture is one of the most important spiritual disciplines for the Christian life. Read on to find out more about the benefits of meditating on God's word

Learning to be disciplined-physically and spiritually- can be helpful in life. Time and time again there is a desire to go back to the basics.

Once the words are out and the writer has faced the challenge of spiritual nudity, it is time to face the challenge of getting criticized for that nudity.

Bible Intake needs to be an essential daily activity. Read about the ways in which Bible Intake can be improved.

Usually, fasting means abstaining from food, then using the time which would have been spent in meal preparation and eating for contemplation and prayer.

This Q&A reviews the history and practice of the Sign of the Cross, and discusses its relevance to contemporary spirituality.

The practice of fasting often enhances a person's ability to reach a new level of spirituality, to gain the ear of God or to bond with like-minded believers.

To join in spiritual warfare, one must first realize the dynamics of evil. Then one must learn and practice the "tools" to neutralize evil and to protect self and family.

Being a writer is not spiritually easy. One needs to be prepared for the vulnerability he/she will inevitably face.

Nadi Shuddhi Pranayama or Nadi Shodhana is a widely popular Alternate Nostril breathing exercise with many benefits for the mind and body.

Mixing, matching religious beliefs--picking, choosing from disparate spiritual traditions--is widespread phenomenon, affirms Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life research.

Norman Solomon's Judaism: A Very Short Introduction is an intelligent and interesting introduction to Jewish history, Jewish culture and Judaism in general.

Prayer is the central duty of a Christian's life. In the Bible there are verses giving reasons as to why believers should engage in prayerful worship of God.

The liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church notes days of fasting and abstinence. What does that mean? Who has to fast and abstain and how do they do it?

A holy day is a day of special religious observance. Faithful are obliged to participate in religious activities and abstain from works which hinder the worship of God.

Many family caregivers experience holiday blues due to legitimate spiritual and emotional needs. If caregivers understand these needs, holiday blues can be managed.

Observing silence as a spiritual practice is called "mauna" in Sanskrit. The aim of mauna is to quieten the mind and prepare it for introspection and meditation.

Yoga is more than a workout. Rich Eastern philosophical traditions made accessible to Westerners through classical yoga's step-by-step guide to enlightenment.

Crime, war, violence, drugs, abortion, and sexual promiscuity all seem to be increasing. Many think that there has been an epidemic of moral decadence plaguing America.

Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, commonly known among historians as the prince of the humanists, was an influential figure in the history of Protestant Reformation.

What is the true purpose of marriage? Is happiness the most important reason to marry? Or to avoid loneliness? How can a marriage become a spiritual marriage?

Also called as "The Five Tibetans" or "The Five Rites of Rejuvenation", "The Tibetan Rites" are a yogic system of highly energizing exercises that promote overall health.

Paramahansa Yogananda's "When I Am Only a Dream" offers all devoted disciples the reassurance and comfort that the guru is always guiding and guarding them.

Healing and Balancing the Chakras of the human energy system will lead to a greater sense of balance, health, vibrancy, spiritual growth and feelings of bliss.