This episode is Part 9 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Svadhyaya is the fourth Niyama and it's the practice of self-study and study of the divine.

We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series sparks your interest we'd encourage you to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you!

This is what we spoke about during the episode

• Nischala Joy Devi translates Svadhyaya as the sacred study of the divine through scripture, nature and introspection. If we do that, this will guide us to the supreme self.
• Svadhyaya invites us to look within and at the external, and realise that it's all connected.
• It invites us to the questions "who am I?", "why am I here?", and "how do I wanna live my life?".
• Always be willing for your concept of reality to change as your consciousness brightens. We have to be willing to let go of the old to welcome in the new.
• These Yamas and Niyamas can be incorporated into your daily yoga practice—both on and off the mat.
• If you're just joining us, we recommend starting from Part 1 to fully experience the logical flow of these Yogic philosophies. Here's a quick recap: We've covered Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (proper use of energy), Aparigraha (detachment), Saucha (simplicity), Santosha (acceptance), and Tapas (discipline). Listen to:

410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series

411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series

412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series

413: Exploring Brahmacharya in Everyday Life | Yamas Series

414: The Art of Detachment, Aparigraha in Yoga | Yamas Series

415: Exploring Saucha with Simplicity | Niyamas Series

416: Santosha, the Life Saving Practice | Niyamas Series

417: Devotional Discipline, the Power of Tapas | Niyamas Series

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