You may have heard one of your yoga teachers mention the yamas and niyamas in passing at one of your yoga classes. Aparigraha is a popular one (non-attachment) But what are they?
They are two parts of the 8 limbs of Yoga (the yoga path) and include a list of character building restraints & observances for creating a strong container. Which are you working on this week?
Yamas (character building restraints)
Ahimsa (non-violence)
Satya (truth)
Asteya (non-stealing)
Brahmacarya (energy management)
Aparigraha (non-attachment) Niyama (character observances)
Saucha (cleanliness)
Santosha (contentment)
Tapas (vigor/discipline)
Svadhyaya (self-study)
Ishvara Pranidhana (surrender to the divine)
Me personally? I'm working on surrendering. Always with the surrendering. Who's with me?