Practice
Spiritual Practices
The disciplines through which seekers in Sanatan Dharma turn philosophy into lived experience. Each practice here explains what it is, who it suits, and how to begin, so you can choose a path that fits your temperament and stage of life.
Japa
जपRepetitive chanting of sacred mantras, often with a mala (prayer beads).
meditative
devotional
accessible
Kirtan
कीर्तनDevotional call-and-response singing of sacred names and hymns.
devotional
communal
musical
Puja
पूजाFormal worship ritual honoring the Divine through offerings and ceremony.
ritualistic
devotional
traditional
Svadhyaya
स्वाध्यायSelf-study through sacred texts and introspection.
intellectual
contemplative
foundational
Pranayama
प्राणायामBreath regulation techniques that harness vital life force (prana) for physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual awakening.
yogic
foundational
meditative
Yoga as Sadhana
योग साधनाPhysical yoga practice as spiritual discipline, not merely exercise.
embodied
disciplined
systematic