The 5th rule of non accumulation

The 5th yama is Aparigraha – meaning non-accumulation. It simply means confidence in one’s existence, confidence in one’s ability, knowledge of one’s Self.

Read Full Post »

The 4th Yama – Brahmacharya

The 4th Yama is Brahmacharya – meaning celibacy. Celibacy brings you strength; a lot of strength, but Brahmacharya has a deeper or bigger meaning than just celibacy. Brahma means the infinity and charya means moving in the infinity. Brahmacharya is the increased strength one feels when one sees oneself as more than the body, as [...]

Read Full Post »

The 3rd Yama – Asteya.

The third yama, asteya, means non stealing. Guruji says, If you look at somebody and say how nice if I had a voice like them, you have already stolen their voice. You look at someone looking beautiful and think, Oh, how nice if I were to have looks like that, you have stolen. Do you see [...]

Read Full Post »

Restraints and Observances – 1

Yamas (Restraints) and Niyamas (Observances) are the first two limbs of the Eight Limbed path laid out in the Patanjali Yoga Sutras. The first yama is Ahimsa – Non Violence. Non Violence unites you with the whole creation. Everything is part of yourself and since you do not harm yourself, how can you harm anything? [...]

Read Full Post »