Philosophy
Sattva
Sattvaसत्त्व· SUT-twahpurity, harmony
Sattva is the guna of clarity, balance and harmony — the quality yoga and a sattvic lifestyle aim to cultivate.
A sattvic mind is calm and lucid; sattvic food and habits support that steadiness. It is one of the three gunas alongside rajas and tamas.
Frequently asked questions
- What does sattva mean?
- The quality of purity, clarity and balance. Cultivating sattva — through practice, diet and lifestyle — is a central aim of yoga.
