A Sanskrit term associated with heat, disciplined effort, austerity, or the energy required to sustain practice. It is one of the five niyamas.
How the term is used
In contemporary yoga spaces, tapas is often discussed as consistency or discipline, but the traditional term carries a broader ascetic history.
Why it matters
It helps frame discipline as a practice while also reminding readers that traditional meanings are richer than motivational slogans.
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Where this comes up
Where this fits in a practice
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