Episode 135: Yamas & Niyamas with Amy Wheeler
The Yamas & Niyamas are moral codes or right ways of living that originate from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The Yoga Sutras are a guide on how to live in order to lead a conscious, spiritual life.
Amy Wheeler teaches us about these moral codes. The 5 Yamas discussed are:
Ahimsa – non-violence
Satya – truth
Asteya – no stealing
Brahmacharya – moderation
Aparigraha – non-possessiveness
The 5 Niyamas discussed are:
Sauca – purity of body/mind
Santosa – contentment
Tapas – discipline
Svadyaya – study of self
Isvara Pranidhana – surrender with no expectations
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