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Purifying Your Practice: Saucha On and Off the Mat


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After our five-part journey through the Yamas, we now turn toward the Niyamas: the ethical observances of yoga


We begin with Saucha, often translated as “cleanliness” or “purity.” But what does purity really mean? And how do we avoid letting it slip into an unhealthy pursuit of perfection? Drawing from yogic philosophy, modern practices, and my own lived experience with OCD, we’ll explore Saucha as a holistic process of cleansing body, mind, and energy.

We’ll discuss:

  • Why yoga places such emphasis on purification and how it connects to spiritual awakening
  • The difference between purity and perfection and how presence is the heart of Saucha
  • Practical ways to bring Saucha into daily life, from mindful movement and decluttering to digital detoxes and energetic rituals


And so much more!

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On the MatBy Leah Oren