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About Niyama

Niyama is the second step in ashtanga yoga. Niyama means the observance to follow; the obligation to fulfil.
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  1. Section 1 Introduction

    1. Niyama is the second step in ashtanga yoga. Niyama means the observance to follow; the obligation to fulfil.

  2. Section 2 Niyama according to Maharishi Patanjali

    1. Maharshi Pathanjali prescribes five Niyamas.

    2. Meaning of saucha Kinds of saucha A few hints to practice Saucha

    3. Santhosha is the sign of happiness. Santhosha means contentment.

    4. 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:

    5. Meaning of swadhyaya: Steps to perfect Swadhyaya A few hints to practice Swadhyaya:

    6. Ishwara means the God, the Absolute.