Patanjali’s 8-Limb Yoga – The First Limb

THE YAMAS
Restraints

Ahimsa … Non-Harming
Satya … Truthfulness
Asteya … Not-Stealing
Brahmacharya … Moderation
Aparigraha … Non-Attachment

 

 

THE NIYAMAS
Observances

Saucha … Purity
Santosha … Contentment
Tapas … Discipline
Svadhyaya … Self-Study
Ishvara-Pranidhana … Surrender to God

 

 

 

I encourage you to do your own research into these concepts.  The journey is the purpose.  And, the map is not the territory.

Come to class with your questions.

 

 

Om Shanti.

The Sri Yantra