Yamas
The yamas are the fundamental ethical guidelines of yoga. In my opinion these are suggestions and guidelines for life. They guide us on how to deal with people and ourselves. Yama is defined as our attitude toward things and people outside ourselves. There are five sections that encompass yamas. Those five components are Ashima (nonviolence), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (nonstealing), Brahmacharya (Nonexcess), Aparigraha (nonpossessiveness). It is hoped that these five things become a part of a persons daily life and ultimately lead to happiness and health in society.
Niyama
Niyamas are the rules and the laws for the self. These are a code for living soulfully. The first of the Niyamas is Saucha which means purity. The next…
