Shaucha

Shaucha is the practice of purity and cleanliness, both physical and mental, as one of the Niyamas in yoga. It emphasizes maintaining cleanliness in the body and mind to foster overall well-being and spiritual growth. Physical cleanliness involves hygiene practices that promote health and vitality, while mental purity entails cultivating positive thoughts, intentions, and attitudes. Shaucha encourages the purification of both external and internal environments to create a conducive space for spiritual practices such as meditation and self-reflection. By observing Shaucha, practitioners aim to cleanse and harmonize their body-mind complex, promoting clarity, inner peace, and spiritual evolution.