“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” ~ Jesse Owens The third Niyama of the second branch of yoga is Tapas तपस् Yoga Sutra 2.43: Kaya indriya siddhir asuddhi ksayat tapasah “Austerities destroy impurities and, with …
Today we move on to the second niyama “Santosha” संतोष Yoga Sutra 2.42: “Samtosad anuttamah sukha labhah” “Contentment brings supreme happiness.” ~ Gary Kissah “It is well worth analyzing the circumstances of those occasions on which we have been truly happy. For, as John Masefield says, “The days that make us happy make us wise.” …
Today we are moving on to the second limb of Patañali’s Yoga Sutras. Just as a little refresher, the first limb is universal in its application and offers ethical guidelines on how we interact with others. The second limb, the Niyamas, are more personal, support us on our path and our practice and provide …