Typically such methods have been traditionally used to attain the divine. They could include meditation, consecration, prayer, some ceremonies, practice of yoga-asanas, pranayama. They make the mind silent and help identify with the divine. Divine is independent of religion. The spiritual methods are intended to put the student in touch with the creative force that is operating all over the world. This creative force is in everyone in some way or the other. This creative force is what has created everything. If the person can be put in touch with the creative force : the person can be aware of the force helping them. Once the student gets in touch with this force and learns about how the creative force can help everything he can learn that the force is supporting him. When students put their activity in touch with the divine source they see life supporting them. It helps get past mental barriers. This is called the yogic technique of consecration.