Niyama is the second step in ashtanga yoga. Niyama means the observance to follow; the obligation to fulï¬l.
Maharshi Pathanjali prescribes ï¬ve Niyamas.
Meaning of saucha Kinds of saucha A few hints to practice Saucha
Santhosha is the sign of happiness. Santhosha means contentment.
Meaning of tapas: Forms of tapas: Tapas - a plan and a practice: Mauna, the silence: The great tapas - The story of Sage Kaushika and Dharmavyadha: A few hints to practice Tapas:
Meaning of swadhyaya: Steps to perfect Swadhyaya A few hints to practice Swadhyaya:
Ishwara means the God, the Absolute.