The Yamas and Niyamas are the first two parts of Patanjali’s yoga of 8-limbs. The ‘Yamas’ are principles to develop disciplines that helps us interact mindfully with the outside world: 1) Ahimsa: non-harming, including ourselves; developing a sensitivity to all living beings 2) Satya: truthfulness; being honest but not hurtful with your words 3) […]
“Yoga is at once a philosophy and a practice. As a philosophy, yoga is the voice of the sages telling us clearly who we are, where we come from, and where we are going. As a practice, yoga is a technique developed by the sages to help us awaken our dormant abilities, to strengthen our […]
Yoga is an ancient art that comes from India; the name translates as creating union. This concept of creating union is expressed in the philosophical perspective that our lives are an energetic combination of body, mind and spirit. The physical action of the yoga poses serve to challenge the practitioner to create balance, strength and […]