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niyama

[nee-yuh-muh]

noun

Yoga.
  1. one of five observances, composing one of the eight practices, or angas, which are cleanliness of mind and body, equanimity, temperance or tapas, self-appraisal, and attentiveness to God, who is conceived of as a completely free spirit.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of niyama1

From Sanskrit
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Example Sentences

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In the photo, the “Selena” actress donned a long-sleeved yellow crop top along with gray leggings courtesy of her Niyama Sol line.

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The post promotes JLo’s athleisure brand collaboration with Niyama Sol.

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“Feelin’ wavy in these @niyamasol leggings that are made from recycled plastic, and are a reminder to keep our oceans clean, by practicing the first Niyama called Saucha,” she wrote alongside the photo, which had more than 1 million likes as of early Saturday afternoon.

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The ethical precepts of yoga - captured in the principles of yama and niyama - share many essentials with the five pillars of Islam, she argues.

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Early 2012 will see several new splashy resorts, like the Niyama, which has an underwater restaurant, and the Viceroy, 66 villas on the remote private island of Vagaru.

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