one should not shoplift or steal from someone else. Brahmacharya is sexual moderation, meaning that while sex is natural and wonderful, it should be done moderately and with meaning. Aparigraha means non-coveting, which says that you shouldn’t covet what someone else has, whether that means someone else’s lover or partner, or someone else’s material clothing or beliefs. NIYAMA is what we would call "individual disciplines." Niyama consists of saucha, santosa, tapas, svadyaya, and isvara prandihana. Saucha means purity. Purity is everything; physical appearance, purity of soul and mind and deeds. Santosa means contentment, which says that you should be content with what you have and not covet what others have. Tapas is the word for austerity. If one is austere, then one can face adversity and hardship triumphantly and grow internally. Svadyaya is the study of the self, so that if you study yourself you will learn truth about yourself and reach self-actualization. Isvara Pranidhana is dedication to Allah, the creator. If you are dedicated to Allah, your life will be wonderful because your life is surrendered to the hands of your maker. ASANA is the word for the yoga postures that my friend and I grimaced at. The Yoga postures are cleansing and exhausting. They exercise your brain and your body, and require focus, strength, and flexibility. When you do the asanas, your breath must be deep, even and requires concentration. This type of breathing is called pranayama.PRANAYAMA is a conscious attempt to inhale, retain the breath, and exhale deeply. When inhaling, one must receive the essential energy with gratitude and with humility. When retaining the breath, one must hold it and praise the air for it’s giving. When exhaling, one must surrender all thoughts and emotions until the lungs are empty.INTERNAL QUESTThe internal quest consists of pranayama and pratyahara. The internal quest focuses on the mental state and all...
