Yamas and niyamas

The Beauty of Yamas and Niyamas | YogaTouchMethod

The Yamas and the Niyamas are the first two limbs on the Eight Limb Path of Yoga as found in the ancient text the Yoga Sutras written by Patañjali in 400 CE. At this time, he synthesized and organized a variety of knowledge about yoga from older traditions to create what we now hold dearly as a comprehensive guide to support one's ability to live a happy, healthy and meaningful life. Inspired by these teachings, below are ten positive affirmations I created to embody the teachings of the…

The Yama and Niyama are designed to help us live more harmoniously with ourselves and others. The Yamas are restraints or things to avoid, while the Niyamas are positive actions.

Yoga beyond the body! Read further to understand and integrate Yamas and Niyamas into daily life to cultivate a fulfilling practice of 8 limbs of yoga.

I must admit, when I decided to teach the Yamas (restraints) and the Niyamas (observances) – the first two limbs of yoga in Patanjali’s eight-limbed path, there was a bit of uncertainty on my part. I recalled my 200 hour YTT (yoga teacher training) and first being introduced to the eight limbs. How foreign and […]

Satya, or truthfulness, is the second yama in Patanjali’s Ashtanga yoga path. Learn all about what it is and how to practice this principle of non-falsehood here.

Today I wanted to dive in deeper into the world of yoga. Taking a more in-depth look into what yoga is and what it encompasses will give us a better understanding. Studying older texts will assist us in understanding the philosophy behind the practice. Thus giving us better insight into the teachings and wisdom yoga has to…

Yamas and Niyamas