The Eight Limbs: Niyama (Isvara Pranidhana)
Isvara Pranidhana is 'surrendering to the divine,' but perhaps we should think of it as accepting that there is something larger than us...
The Eight Limbs: Niyama (Svadhyaya)
Svadhyaya = self study It's also really fun to say. This one is kinda special to me because not only is it a big part of my life, but I...
The Eight Limbs: Niyama (Tapas)
T is for Tapas. No, unfortunately, I don't mean the Spanish food! Tapas is all about disciplined use of energy. Basically, to quote both...
The Eight Limbs: Niyama (Santosa)
Santosa! Contentment! This is a brilliant one. Santosa is all about being happy and content with what we have, and not pining over the...
The Eight Limbs: Niyama (Sauca)
Welcome to Limb Number Two! So, the Yamas were about how we treat ourselves as well as others and other things. The Niyamas are solely...
