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Faith in a Higher Power: The Fifth Niyama and Connection to Source

by Maria Kuzmiak Leave a Comment

As we tap into the fire of tapas and learn more about ourselves through the practice of self-study, we begin to strip away layers of ego. Eventually, we reach a point beyond our intellect. At that point, we need faith in a higher power to go further. Faith in a higher power is the fifth … [Read more…]

Posted in: Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Yoga Circles, Yoga Practice and Philosophy Tagged: faith, higher power, Isvara-prandihana, niyamas
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