The Five Niyamas

In part two of her philosophy series about the yamas and niyamas, master teacher Annie Carpenter turns to the Five Niyamas, the second limb of Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra. These observances invite us toward purification (shaucha), contentment (santosha), disciplined effort (tapas), self-study (svādhyāya), and trustful surrender (īśvarapraṇidhāna). Annie illuminates how these ancient principles remain profoundly relevant today. You’ll discover practical ways to cultivate clarity, resilience, and inner steadiness, bringing depth and authenticity to your practice on and off the mat.