The Niyamas (Ten Practices)

1. Remorse (hrii.) Being modest and showing shame for misdeeds.

2. Contentment (santosha.) Seeking joy and serenity in life.

3. Giving (daana.) Tithing and giving generously without thought of reward.

4. Faith (aastikya.) Believing firmly in God, Gods, guru and the path to enlightenment.

5. Worship of the Lord (Ishvarapuujana.) Cultivating devotion through daily worship and meditation.

6. Scriptural listening (siddhaanta shravaNa.) Studying the teachiings and listening to the wise of one's lineage.

7. Cognition (mati.) Developing a spiritual will and intellect with the guru's guidance.

8. Sacred vows (vrata.) Fulfilling religious vows, rules and observances faithfully.

9. Recitation (japa.) Chanting mantras daily.

10. Austerity (tapas.) Performing saadhana, penance, tapas and sacrifice.