The Yamas & Niyamas by Deborah Adele - 9780974470641

Name: The Yamas & Niyamas by Deborah Adele - 9780974470641
Brand: On-Word Bound Books, LLC

On-Word Bound Books, LLC

The first two limbs of the eight-fold path of yoga sutras\u2014the basic text for classical yoga\u2014are examined in this spiritual guide to the practice of yoga. Foundational to all yogic thought, they are considered to be the guidelines to the yoga way of living that free individuals to take ownership of their lives, direct them toward the fulfillment they seek, and gain the skills to choose attitude, thought, and action. The first five guidelines are referred to as the yamas\u2014a Sanskrit word that translates to \""restraints\""\u2014and encompass nonviolence, truthfulness, not stealing, nonexcess, and nonpossessiveness. The last five are referred to as the niyamas, or observances\u2014purity, contentment, self-discipline, self-study, and surrender. A self-study section at the end of each chapter may also be\n\nYamas & Niyamas\nExploring Yoga's Ethical Practice\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail;