The Yamas and Niyamas are the ethical practices of yoga. This is how we live our yoga off the mat. The Yamas and Niyamas are the first 2 limbs of Patanjali’s 8 limbs of yoga. The remaining 6 limbs happen on the mat and are considered ‘Hatha Yoga.’

The Yamas: How you deal with the outer world
1. Non-Harming
2. Truthfulness
3. Non-Stealing
4. Moderation
5. Non-attachment

The first step of yoga is getting your relationships right with people and the planet.

The Niyamas: The inner work
1. Cleanliness
2. Contentment
3. Self-Discipline
4. Self-Study
5. Surrender

More yoga in your life does NOT mean more poses and more physical practices.

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