Yamas & Niyamas
The Yoga Sutras, written thousands of years ago, describe the eight limb path. Some of these limbs involve the movement, the breathing, and stages towards meditation.
The limbs that we often don’t hear about are the first two, called Yamas and Niyamas, translated as Restraints and Observances.
The Yamas, which are more external virtues, include Ahimsa (Non or Least Harming), Satya (Truthfulness), Asteya (Non-stealing), Bramacharya (Non-excess), and Aparagraha (Non-clinging).
The Niyamas are more subtle and have an inner focus. They include Saucha (Purity or Wholeness), Santosha (Contentment), Tapas (Hard work and Discipline), Svadhyaya (Self-Study), and Ishvarapranadana (Surrender).
To learn more about these wise principles and how to apply them to your life, I’ve created the audio series below. These are wonderful, ancient pearls that help us through our journey in life. Click here to listen all at once, or you can select them individually below. Namaste.
– Dr. Lisa
Yamas
Ahimsa: The First Yama
Satya: The Second Yama
Asteya: The Third Yama
Bramachara: The Fourth Yama
Aparagraha: The Fifth Yama
Niyamas
Saucha: The First Niyama
Santosha: The Second Niyama
Tapas: The Third Niyama
Svadhyaya: The Fourth Niyama
Ishvarapranadana: The Fifth Niyama
