Around the world today, AUM is often chanted at the beginning and at the end of yoga classes.

Before I would sit, I would do different rituals. I would roll my mat out before my altar and begin. I would do physical yoga, pranayama...

Yama and Niyama offer an opportunity for rich exploration. There are many ways to think about any one Yama or Niyama.

The spiritual practices of the world range from prayer to meditation to yoga. For the Shamans, the practice is journeying.

I’m one of those people who likes to bloom where she’s planted. It’s hard to fit me into a different pot once I take root. In other...