This episode is Part 8 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Tapas is the third Niyama and it traditionally translates to discipline.
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
- Sometimes the word “discipline” comes with negative connotations, so we like to add in “devotional discipline”. Even when we’re practising discipline, we need an element of love, compassion and forgiveness.
- Tapas is required if you would like to welcome any kind of change.
- Things are not always pleasant, but we have to move through those obstacles in order to keep going forward.
- In regards to MerryBody, Tapas is not just about being disciplined, but it’s about how we do the things that we’re being disciplined with.
- Tapas isn’t about pushing ourselves to the brink. It’s about honouring our bodies and minds, and knowing when to rest.
- Nischala Joy Devi translates Tapas as living life with zeal and sincerity. When we are disciplined, it invokes this inner flame within us.
- 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), and Saucha (simplicity). 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
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