Niyamas

Saucha

In this lesson, we delve into the teachings of the first niyamasaucha (cleanliness / clarity).

 

Objective: Examine saucha (cleanliness / clarity) and be prepared to lead students in exploration and practice.

Description: Translate the sutra that teaches saucha. Explain saucha and provide teaching and talking points. Describe ways for students to practice saucha.

Santosha

In this lesson, we delve into the teachings of the second niyamasantosha (contentment).

 

Objective: Examine santosha (contentment) and be prepared to lead students in exploration and practice.

Description: Translate the sutra that teaches santosha. Explain santosha and provide teaching and talking points. Describe ways for students to practice santosha.

Tapas

In this lesson, we delve into the teachings of the third niyamatapas (self-discipline / enthusiasm).

Objective: Examine tapas (self-discipline / enthusiasm) and be prepared to lead students in exploration and practice.

Description: Translate the sutra that teaches tapas. Explain tapas and provide teaching and talking points. Describe ways for students to practice tapas.

Svadhyaya

In this lesson, we delve into the teachings of the fourth niyamasvadhyaya (study of self and spiritual texts).

 

Objective: Examine svadhyaya (study of self and spiritual texts) and be prepared to lead students in exploration and practice.

Description: Translate the sutra that teaches svadhyaya. Explain svadhyaya and provide teaching and talking points. Describe ways for students to practice svadhyaya.

 

Ishvara Pranidhana

In this lesson, we delve into the teachings of the fifth niyamaishvara pranidhana (devotion / surrender).

Objective: Examine ishvara pranidhana (devotion / surrender) and be prepared to lead students in exploration and practice.

Description: Translate the sutra that teaches ishvara pranidhana. Explain ishvara pranidhana and provide teaching and talking points. Describe ways for students to practice ishvara pranidhana.