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The Eight Limbs of Yoga: Part 3: The Niyamas Explained | 5 Transformative Practices for Inner Growth & Daily Life
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The Niyamas are the ethical observances toward oneself described in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, forming the second limb of yoga’s eight-fold path. These five guiding principles—cleanliness, contentment, discipline, self-study, and surrender—offer practical ways to live yoga in daily life, whether or not you ever step on a mat.
- Saucha (Cleanliness) – Purify body, mind, and environment. Keep your home organized, your body nourished, and your mind clear by being intentional with the media you consume.
- Santosha (Contentment) – Practice radical acceptance. A simple gratitude list of three things each day can shift your perspective toward peace.
- Tapas (Discipline) – Build transformative heat through consistent practice. Even when you don’t feel like it, showing up for your routine dissolves old patterns and creates growth.
- Svadhyaya (Self-Study) – Observe yourself and explore wisdom texts. Journaling is a powerful tool to uncover repeating thoughts and behaviors.
- Ishvara Pranidhana (Surrender) – Release control and trust divine will. Small daily acts of letting go help you live with more ease and faith.
The Niyamas remind us that yoga is a way of being, not just a series of poses. Start small—choose one practice to weave into your daily rhythm, and let it grow from there.
New episodes drop every Monday at 10 AM. Next week, we’ll explore Asana, the third limb of yoga, and how the physical practice prepares us for deeper awareness.
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Chapters
1. Introduction to the Niyamas (00:00:00)
2. Saucha: Cleanliness and Purity (00:06:08)
3. Santosha: Practicing Contentment (00:11:33)
4. Tapas: The Fire of Discipline (00:14:41)
5. Svadhyaya: Self-Study and Sacred Texts (00:18:04)
6. Ishvara Pranidhana: Surrender to Divine (00:23:40)
7. Practical Integration and Closing Thoughts (00:26:09)
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