Niyamas: The List of “Do These” To Live Well

The Niyamas (नियम) are positive duties or observances. In Indian traditions, particularly Yoga, niyamas and their complement, Yamas, are recommended activities and habits for…

Yamas: The List of “Don’t Do These” To Live Well

The Yamas (यम), and their complement, the Niyamas, represent a series of “right living” or ethical rules within Yoga philosophy. It means “reining in”…

Dhyana Yoga For Anxiety, Anger, and Irritability

Dhyana yoga in Hinduism means contemplation and meditation. Dhyana is taken up in Yoga practices and is a means to Samadhi and self-knowledge. The various…

Pratyahara and Unique Benefits

Pratyahara (Sanskrit: प्रत्याहार) or the withdrawal of the senses is the fifth element among the Eight stages of Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga, as…