niyama

The second stage, niyama (Sanskrit: “discipline”), in its ethical intent similar to yama, comprises five categories of observance: cleanliness, contentment with one’s material condition, asceticism, study of the metaphysics relating to salvation, and devotion to God.

…stealing, lust, and avarice; and niyama (“discipline”), which denotes cleanliness of body, contentment, austerity, study, and devotion to God.