115: The Paths of Yoga — Many Doorways to the Divine | International Week of Yoga Day 4

Welcome to Day 4 of International Week of Yoga: Movement, Meditation, Spirit & the Divine Feminine.In this episode, we explore the many spiritual paths of yoga and how yoga is not a one-size-fits-all practice. While many people think of yoga as physical movement or postures, yoga offers many doorways into healing, self-awareness, devotion, meditation, service, sacred sound, energy, and rest.This episode introduces major paths of yoga including Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Mantra or Japa Yoga, and Yoga Nidra. Each path offers a different way to connect with the body, mind, soul, and Divine.You may be drawn to one path more than another, and your practice may change depending on the season of life you are in. Some people come to yoga through movement. Others come through devotion, study, chanting, service, meditation, energy work, or deep rest.There are many ways to come home to the Divine.In This Episode, You’ll ExploreWhy yoga is not one-size-fits-allHow different people are drawn to different forms of yogaBhakti Yoga as the path of devotion, prayer, chanting, and surrenderJnana Yoga as the path of wisdom, study, inquiry, and truthKarma Yoga as the path of service, compassion, and sacred actionRaja Yoga as the royal path of meditation, discipline, and mastery of the mindHatha Yoga as the path of body, breath, energy, and preparation for meditationKundalini Yoga as the path of spiritual energy and life force awakeningMantra or Japa Yoga as the path of sacred sound and divine vibrationYoga Nidra as the path of conscious rest, nervous system healing, and spiritual restorationHow to choose the path of yoga that supports your body, energy, and soulMain Paths of Yoga1. Bhakti Yoga — The Path of DevotionLove, prayer, chanting, worship, surrender, and devotion to the Divine.2. Jnana Yoga — The Path of WisdomStudy, reflection, inquiry, and the search for truth.3. Karma Yoga — The Path of ServiceSelfless action, compassion, and sacred service without attachment to reward.4. Raja Yoga — The Royal PathMeditation, discipline, concentration, and mastery of the mind.5. Hatha Yoga — The Path of Body and EnergyPhysical postures, breathwork, energy balance, and preparation for meditation.6. Kundalini Yoga — The Path of Spiritual EnergyAwakening life force energy through breath, mantra, movement, meditation, and awareness.7. Mantra or Japa Yoga — The Path of Sacred SoundRepeating sacred words, names, or phrases to focus the mind and connect with divine vibration.8. Yoga Nidra — The Path of Conscious RestDeep guided relaxation, inner awareness, nervous system healing, and spiritual restoration.Spiritual ReflectionThere are many ways to come home to the Divine.Yoga can be devotion, wisdom, service, meditation, movement, breath, energy, sacred sound, or rest. The invitation is to discover which doorway is calling to you in this season of life.Journal PromptWhich path of yoga feels most natural to me: devotion, wisdom, service, meditation, movement, sound, energy, or rest?You may also reflect on:Which path am I already practicing?Which path have I been resisting?Which path does my body need right now?Which path does my soul long for?Which path feels like medicine in this season of my life?Closing PracticeChoose one simple path to practice today:Chant if sacred sound is calling you.Serve if Karma Yoga is calling you.Study if wisdom is calling you.Breathe if life force awareness is calling you.Move if the body is calling you.Rest if restoration is calling you.Meditate if stillness is calling you.Pray if devotion is calling you.Repeat:There are many ways to come home.There are many doorways to the Divine.Today, I choose the path that supports my soul.LinksListen to the podcast:https://www.bertena.org/en/podcastView the full International Week of Yoga schedule:https://bertena.ezycourse.com/en/international-week-of-yogaKeywordspaths of yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Mantra Yoga, Japa Yoga, Yoga Nidra, yoga as spiritual practice, yoga for beginners, yoga beyond the poses, yoga and devotion, yoga and meditation, yoga and service, yoga and sacred sound, yoga and rest, yoga and Divine Feminine, priestess path, sacred embodiment, International Day of Yoga, International Week of Yoga, yoga podcast, spiritual yoga podcast, Bertena, The Spiritual Sanctuary Podcast🎧 Listen & SubscribeFind Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine on Spotify and all major podcast platforms.👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pNkD0FKF4TpgzcRFQQrhASubscribe to my newsletter here Help Support the Sanctuary here🤍 Podcast Sponsor: Cosmic Connections NashvilleThis episode is proudly sponsored by Cosmic Connections, a beloved metaphysical shop and spiritual community in Nashville.🎁 Listener perks:Discounts on online purchases use bertenapodcast10 for 10% offEntry into a gift card drawing when you comment on the episode or share it on social media and tag @bertena11Supporting Cosmic Connections helps sustain a heart-centered spiritual space for seekers, healers, and practitioners.👉 Visit Cosmic Connections: https://yourcosmicconnections.com