Yamas and niyamas

The Beauty of Yamas and Niyamas | YogaTouchMethod

Beginner's guide to understanding the yamas and niyamas. Learn about the first 2 limbs of yoga and how to practice them on and off the mat.

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…

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Yamas and Niyamas

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.

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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.