Yoga as an Inner Path

Internal Observances

Otherwise know as the Niyamas or the second limb of yoga. The Niyamas are a good way to get to know yourself better and deepen or further your practice. As with the Yamas, there are five, but the Niyamas are in some ways more internally focused while the Yamas are more externally focused.

Challenge Yourself

The Niyamas (and any practice) can be a challenge. Since the challenge starts tomorrow and it is a choose your own challenge style this year, I’ll be offering the Niyamas throughout the month of May as something to consider while practicing. I’ll be bringing them into my own practice and challenge you to consider at least one of the Yamas or Niyamas during the challenge. Here’s a brief description of the five Niyamas…

Saucha – Purity/Cleanliness
Santosha – Contentment
Tapas – Heat/Austerity
Svadhyaya – Self-study
Isvara-Pranidhana – Surrender

In the weeks to come, I’ll go into more detail with each Niyama. Feel free to connect about them or the challenge at any time.
alissa@kushalayoga.com