The second component or step of Yoga is Niyam. Niyams are also five in number. They are:—

Shauch (Purity)
Santosh (Contentment)
Tap (Austerity)
Swadhya (Self-study)
Ishwarapranidhana (Worship of God)

The first step, the first part of Yog is Yam.
There are five Yams: —

Ahimsa (Non-Violence)
Satya (Truthfulness)
Asteya (Non-Stealing)
Brahmcharya (Celibacy)
Aparigraha (Non-Desire).

Name:
The Sanskrit word “Bhramari” means the humningofa bee. During this Pranayama a sound, resembling the hum of a bee is made while exhaling.
So this Pranayama is called Bhramari Pranayama.
Technique:
Sit comfortably in Padmasana, Siddhasana or Sukhasana on a blanket or carpet. Let the waist, back, spinal column remain erect. Breathe normally. Close both your ears with […]

Name:
The Sanskrit word “Bhastrika” means “bellows”. It is a bag make out of leather to blow the fire and increase flames. Bellows generally are used by the blacksmiths. In this Pranayama the action ofbreathing is like that of the bellows. So this Pranayama is called Bhastrika Pranayama.
Technique:
There are 3 techniques for doing Bhastrika Pranayama:
(1) […]

Name:
The sound, “Si Si” comes out during the performances of this Pranayama. It also induces a feeling of cold in the body. So this Pranayam is called Sitkari Pranayama,
Technique:
Sit in Padmasana, Siddhasana or Sukhasana on a blanket or carpet. Keep the waist, back, neck and the spinal column erect. Keep both your hands on the […]

Name:
The practice of this Pranayama helps the body to keep cool. Therefore, this Pranayama is called Sitali Pranayama.

Technique:
Sit in Padmasana, Siddhasana or Sukhasana on a blanket or carpet. Keep the waist, back, neck and the spinal column erect. Keep both the hands in the state of Jnanamudra on the knees. Sit peacefully with your eyes […]

Name:
The prefix “Ud” in the word Ujjayi means ‘aloud’. A loud sound is pr. duced during the performance of this Pranayama. So it is called Ujjayi P anayama.
Technique:
Sit in Padmasana, Siddhasana or Sukhasana on a blanket or carpet. Let your waist, back, neck and the spinal column be erect. Your eyes can either be open […]

Name:
The practice of this Pranayama stimulates the nerves controlled by the moon. Therefore, this Pranayama is called Chandra Bhedana Pranayama or Chandra Bhedaka Pranayama.
Technique:
Sit in Padmasana, Siddhasana or Sukhasana on a blanket or carpet. Keep the waist, back, neck and the spinal column erect. Close your eyes. Sit quietly and keep the left hand on […]

Name:
The practice of this Pranayam stimulates the solar nadi or the nerves controlled by the sun. Therefore, this Pranayam is called Surya Bhedana or Surya Bhedaka Pranayama.
Technique:
Sit in Padmasana, Siddhasana or Sukhasana on a blanket or carpet. Keep the waist, back, neck and the spinal column erect. Close your eyes. Sit quietly. Keep the left […]

Name:
The whole nervous system is cleansed and toned up by the practice of this Pranayama. Therefore it is called Nadi Sodhana Pranayama.
Technique:
Sit in Padmasana. Siddhasana or Sukhasana on a carpet or blanket. Keep the waist, back, neck and spine erect. Sit peacefully and breathe normally. Close your eyes. Close the right nostril with the right […]