Niyama, second part of Ashtanga Yoga, is about self-regulation that helps in maintaining a positive environment for growth. Niyama, in fact, strengthens the values imbibed through Yama, the first part of Ashtanga Yoga. Niyama the Sanskrit word actually means laws or the rules. In comparison to Yama, Niyama could appear to be more personal. Patanjali [...]
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Yama has various meanings depending on the contexts. Basically, this part of Yoga deals with certain moral codes or restraints. It can also be known as the “attitude” or “behavior”. The Sage Patanjali Yoga Sutras deals with five behavioral patterns to be adopted for establishing a better relationship between an individual and the society. AHIMSA [...]
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