Ashtanga Part 2- Niyama, the second limb of yoga
Niyama, the second limb of Ashtanga, has to do with self-discipline and spiritual observances. Regularly attending temple or church services, having a set daily routine, developing your own personal meditation practice, or making a habit of taking contemplative walks alone are all examples of niyama or a discipline in one's life.
This ...
Ashtanga Part 1 – Yama, the first limb of yoga
Yama represents moral values of oneself that becomes your integrity.
This is the first part in a series of eight articles about what "Ashtanga" really means, as derived from Patanjali’s ancient text of wisdom called the Yoga Sutras.
Model: Sherri Melwani. Photo credit: Esther Tay Pictures
By Sherri Melwani
(Ashtanga: Asht = Eight ...