Without falling into the trap or religion/ no religion, god/ no god, this niyama is a good reminder of our connection to this planet and the universe we are a part of. Surrendering to the bigger picture and softening our opinions, being open minded that we are not better nor worse than the next person as we all belong here in this lifetime.

Faith is a personal choice and opinion. One thing nearly every religion has in common is “treat others as you would wish to be treated”.

In our yoga practice we may find light bulbs with some “aha” moments which may change the way we perceive things and people. Realising that we are so small compared to the rest of the universe; maybe we are not as important as we think we are and therefore it is ok to let go of ego, become more open, more connected to everyone and everything. In this place, what we call love has the opportunity to root and spread it’s pollen wide and afar.