Ishtar Darlington
Translating as ‘observances’ or ‘positive duties’, the niyamas are 5 virtuous habits and behaviours that guide us in how to live in relation to ourselves. These observances lead us further down the path of self realisation and liberation.
Saucha: Purity of body and mind in what we do, say and think
Santosha: Practicing acceptance of, and contentment with, others and our situation
Tapas: Self discipline and perseverance in our yogic practices
Svadhyaya: The study of spiritual texts but also the spiritual study of the self
Ishvara Pranidhana: Surrendering of our actions to a higher power/source/God
