Contentment

In Patanjali’s teachings of yoga there are concepts called Niyamas which provide a suggested set of behaviors to enhance your path to enlightenment. While this theory may sound daunting the roots and intentions are simple and attainable.  One of the 5 niyamas is “Samtosha”, meaning contentment.  The idea is to find contentment in what we have, what is now.  Allow ourselves to remember that things are as they are.  If you find yourself cringing in your eyes or gritting your jaw while holding a yoga pose, remind yourself of samtosha.  Find that contentment with your practice as it is and continue with peace and calm.