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Exploring the Niyamas
1 Season . 6 Episodes TV-G

Welcome to Exploring the Niyamas yoga series. The five Niyamas are a way of applying the ethics of yoga to your body, mind and spirit to embody internal balance for the whole self.

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The Yoga of Purity (Preview)

Welcome to Exploring the Niyamas yoga series. These practices are impactful both individually or sequentially and include teachings that are applicable both on the mat and out in the world.

The five Niyamas include Saucha (purification), Santosha (contentment), Tapas (self-discipline), Svadyaya (self-study), and Ishvara Pranidhana (surrender). They are a way of applying the ethics of yoga to your body, mind and spirit to embody internal balance for the whole self. Lauren Lewis will guide you through five 20-minute vinyasa practices that are applicable both on the mat and out in the world. These practices are impactful both individually and sequentially in the series.

Teacher: Lauren Lewis
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
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Welcome to Exploring the Niyamas yoga series. The five Niyamas are a way of applying the ethics of yoga to your body, mind and spirit to embody internal balance for the whole self.
19 mins TV-G
Saucha, the first of the Niyamas, can be translated as purity or cleanliness. Open with a cleansing breath, called Bhastrika. Continue to build into physical shapes inspired by eagle, dancer, twists, and hip openers.
20 mins TV-G
Santosha, the 2nd Niyama, can be translated as contentment. Invite humility, gratitude and acceptance through multiple versions of warrior poses and heart openers in this graceful and balanced flow.
19 mins TV-G
The 3rd Niyama is Tapas, often translated as Discipline. It is the practice of stoking our inner fire for transformation. Build heat through a sequence of core and arm strengthening poses, training your mind to evolve, and cultivating your inner power.
20 mins TV-G
Svadyaya, self-study, is the 4th Niyama. It is a potent opportunity to develop and hone your self-awareness . Begin with Victorious Breath, also known as Ujayii. Follow a flow of standing shapes and forward folds that support your inward attention.
19 mins TV-G
The 5th Niyama, Ishvara Pranidhana, relates to surrender and trust. Work with standing sun salutations in a slow and meaningful cadence. Continue with a steady pace through lunges and deepening hip openers.
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