According to Patanjali's Yoga Sutra, Yoga is governed by a
series of ethical principles known as "Yamas" and "Niyamas". These principles are the first two limbs of the eight limbs (ashtanga: ash = eight, anga = limbs) of yoga.
Here we have a break down of of the yamas and niyamas:
Yamas - Universal Morality
Ahimsa ~ (non-violence) "Do not harm"
Satya ~ (truthfulness)"Do not lie"
Asteya ~ (non-stealing) "Do not Steal"
Brahmacharya ~ (Non-excess) "Be Modest"
Aparigraha ~ (Non-possessiveness) "Do not be greedy"
Niyamas- Personal Observances
Saucha ~ (Purity) "Be clean in thought, word and deed"
Santosha ~ (Contentment) "Be content"
Tapas ~ (Austerity) "Work hard, be disciplined"
Svadhyaya ~ (Self and scriptural study) "Study"
Ishvara Pranidhana ~ (Surrender to the divine) "Dedicate your efforts to the Divine"
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The other 6 limbs of yoga are Asana, Pranayama, Pratyhara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi.
Join Greenhouse Holistic as we try our very best to adhere to this Code of Conduct.
If this interests you, please pick up a copy of Patanjali's Yoga-Sutra and deepen your study! Here is just one translation. There are many to choose from.
Love and light,
Nicole, Greenhouse Holistic
P.S. Greenhouse Holistic's Yoga Teacher Training begins on February 24th. Have you submitted your application?
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