Niyamas Flashcards
1
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Sauca
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1st Niyama: purity, keeping the mind and body clean
2
Q
Santosa
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2nd Niyama: contentment; remembering to appreciate what we have; seeing the perfection of where we’re at.
3
Q
Tapas
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3rd Niyama: cultivating a sense of self-discipline, passion and courage in order to burn away ‘impurities’ physically, mentally and emotionally
4
Q
Svadhyaya
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4th Niyama: self observation
5
Q
What are niyamas?
A
The niyamas are personal observances, a means of well-being that brings our attention from relationships with others to the intimacy of our relationship with ourselves.
5
Q
What are Niyamas?
A
The niyamas are personal observances, a means of well-being that brings our attention from relationships with others to the intimacy of our relationship with ourselves.
