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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of niyama¹

From Sanskrit

Example Sentences

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

From Fox News

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

From Fox News

“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.

From Fox News

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

From BBC

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.

From New York Times