noun
ascetic life; abstinent lifestyle
Refers to a lifestyle of self-denial, often for religious, spiritual, or health reasons. The gloss 'continent life' is an older or less common phrasing.
彼は山奥で禁欲生活を送っている。
He leads an ascetic life deep in the mountains.
健康のために禁欲生活を
I started an abstinent lifestyle for my health.