I already explained in my previous blog entries about the first Limb of Ashtanga Yoga “Yama” and here is the second Limb of Ashtanga Yoga named ” Niyama” and  first Niyama or rule of yoga and stands for  “Sauca” which means cleanliness. However, in Patanjali's Yoga Sutra, Sauca has a deeper meaning, with both inner and outer aspects of a person included in it. Outer cleanliness refers to personal hygiene, likewise take shower before practice, wear neat and clean Yoga clothes, while inner cleanliness indicates maintenance of a healthy body and mind, with positive thinking. Cleanliness of mind is achieved by the removal of mental impurities, such as jealousy, pride, anger and so on. On the other hand, the purity of body is attained not only by cleaning one's body parts, but also by consuming nutritious foods and following a vegetarian diet. and also cleansing for internal organs and system , there is a method called "Sata Kriyas" means cleansing processes of Yoga can be used.

Namaste Ji,

Yogi Manu.