This episode is Part 10 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Ishvara Pranidhana is the fifth Niyama and it translates to surrender.

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 Ishvara Pranidhana as wholehearted dedication. Through wholehearted dedication, we become intoxicated with the divine.
• What does Ishvara Pranidhana look like in our modern world? 
• Ishvara Pranidhana is looked at as one of the most important Niyamas. If we are to practise this, everything else just falls into place.
• If you are looking for a fast track to enlightenment and bliss, combine Tapas, Svadhyaya, and Ishvara Pranidhana. These are described as Kriya Yoga or yoga in action.
• The whole reason to practise yoga is to quieten the mind.
• 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), Tapas (discipline), Svadhyaya (self-study). 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

418: The Path of Self-Study, Svadhyaya | Niyamas Series

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