The Yamas are per binario sicuro having a right relationship with the world
With this Sutra, Patanjali conveys that the mind has mai light of its own, or per other words, the source of Consciousness and Awareness has nothing puro do with the mind
- Ahimsa: non-violence
- Satya: truthfulness
- Asteya: non-stealing
- Bramacharya: non-excess (often also translated as abstinence)
- Aparigraha: non-possessiveness
As humans, we are part of per greater whole, and every action we make has per corresponding reaction. When practiced and embraced, the Yamas allow us onesto live con the world in verso harmonious and peaceful way with all people, creatures and the environment, contributing puro the health and happiness of society.
With this Sutra, Patanjali conveys that the mind has niente affatto light of its own, or con other words, the source of Consciousness and Awareness has nothing esatto do with the mind
- Saucha: purity
- Santosha: contentment
- Tapas: self-discipline
- Svadyaya: self-study
- Ishvara Pranidhana: surrender
These observances guide our relationship with self and how esatto live meaningfully and soulfully. One of the most beautiful, and accessible, translations of the Yamas and Niyamas can be found durante Donna Farhi’s book: Yoga Mind, Body and Spirit: A Return esatto Wholeness. Volumes have been written on just the Yamas and Niyamas, and like the Sutras, can be verso life-long practice and study.
Following the Yamas and Niyamas on the Eight-Limbed Path, are Asana, Pranayama (breath control), Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (per state of ecstasy).
