Moral Guidelines for Yogis - The Yamas & Niyamas · Ep 2 Yoga Off the Mat

Practice summary

Level

all levels

Video length

15:15

Equipment

none

Energy

calming

Target areas

MindEthical understandingSpiritual growth

In this practice

Key teachings

• Understanding the Yamas: Ethical restraints for self-regulation
• Understanding the Niyamas: Personal observances for inner growth
• Applying yogic philosophy to daily life

Ideal for

• Yoga practitioners interested in philosophical aspects
• Beginners to yoga seeking to understand its ethical roots
• Individuals seeking guidance for moral and ethical living

Lesson

Instructions

Welcome to my new series - #YogaOfftheMat! As yoga has become so hugely popular, there's a big focus on the physical part of the practice, but a LOT of the rest of yoga gets pushed aside. So in this series we're going to talk about the history of yoga, the reason why we practice, and the way we can expand our yoga practice to move beyond the yoga mat.

Episode 2 is all about the yamas and niyamas. These are the moral guidelines that we should try to observe as yogis - some of them fairly straight forward and others a little more complicated... If you have any questions or if there is something you'd like me to talk about in this series, please leave a comment and I'll get back to you!

Benefits

• Enhanced ethical decision-making and conduct
• Cultivation of self-awareness and personal discipline
• Promotion of inner peace and contentment
• Deeper understanding of yoga's foundational philosophy