Category: Niyamas
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Īśvara Praṇidhāna: More God, Less Ego
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In the ancient yoga tradition, the final of the five Niyamas (personal observances) in Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga is called Īśvara Praṇidhāna.In Sanskrit: Together, Īśvara Praṇidhāna is the practice of total surrender to God. This principle is found within the second limb of the yoga tree, pretty close to…
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Santosha: The Cure for Restlessness
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Embracing Contentment in Spirit, Mind, and Body Ever feel like you’re always chasing the next big thing? And when you finally get it, that satisfaction you imagined just doesn’t last? In a world that thrives on ambition and comparison, it’s easy to believe that what we have is never enough.…
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Svadhyaya: Sacred Study & Reflection
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Svadhyaya, one of the five Niyamas in the eight limbs of yoga philosophy, is the practice of sacred study and introspection (looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination). Derived from the Sanskrit words sva (self) and adhyaya (study), Svadhyaya encourages us to engage in a sacred exploration of…
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Niyamas – A Life of Holiness
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Niyamas – Personal Observances The yoga tree has eight limbs or principles. As we climb the tree, applying these principles to our lives, we will grow spiritually, mentally, physically, and into deeper relationship with ourselves, others, and God. Niyama is the second limb of the yoga tree and has 5…