spiritual observances

The second of the eight limbs is the niyamas, or spiritual observances.  The niyamas are recommended practices for day-to-day living that contribute to balance within mind, body, and spirit. There are 5 niyamas, which are as follows: 1. Saucha, or cleanliness/purification.  Based on saucha, we are encouraged to remove impurities from both our external and internal environments.  This means nourishing our bodies with pure, clean food