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Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice
Written by Deborah Adele
Narrated by Laura Jennings
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The first two limbs of the eight-fold path of yoga sutras-the basic text for classical yoga-are 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-a Sanskrit word that translates to "restraints"-and encompass nonviolence, truthfulness, not stealing, nonexcess, and nonpossessiveness. The last five are referred to as the niyamas, or observances-purity, contentment, self-discipline, self-study, and surrender.
The first five guidelines are referred to as the yamas-a Sanskrit word that translates to "restraints"-and encompass nonviolence, truthfulness, not stealing, nonexcess, and nonpossessiveness. The last five are referred to as the niyamas, or observances-purity, contentment, self-discipline, self-study, and surrender.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The best practical insight to yamas and niyama's that I have come across. As such will enjoy applying the principles in this DIY explanation. Carefree!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Tenía años queriendo leer este libro. Es excelente y recomendado para todo estudiante de yoga
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Brilliant insight on the Yamas and Niyamas! Highly recommended! Absolutely in love with it
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A framework for living a life of integrity and happiness. The author uses real life examples to illuminate how Yamas and Niyamas help us navigate our complex lives with grace and wisdom.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Beautiful book. For those who practice yoga and want to learn how to bring the practice on the mat in everyday life.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Best book I’ve ever read besides “Eastern Body Western Mind” by Anodea Judith. This is in the same vain. I’ll be reading this book again and coming back to it for years there are so many goodies in it. It was an assigned reading for our yoga teacher training and I feel lucky it was. Transformation information if you have the courage to apply what is taught here.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Hermosisimo libro que trae la filosofía del Yoga al día a día. Excelente narración!!!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I will listen to this book again and again. An excellent reading.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Simple easy to understand. Real-time nuggets to think about in daily living.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing. Hands down best seller. Would recommend to a friend! Woot! Recommend to everyone ?
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is such a good book. I wasn’t expecting to like it, but my yoga teacher assembled a book study group and this was the book on offer. The yamas and niyamas of yoga philosophy are clearly and lovingly explained, with illuminating commentary and questions to ponder. Our exploration of the ethics led to many insights on all our parts. I docked half a point because her perspective is a tad too white-middle-class for me. And when she credited Wilberforce with ending slavery in Britain I was gobsmacked. Otherwise, excellent overall.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A good book for those who have taken yoga class and want to learn more about the philosophy. These are ten guidelines to living in yoga. They correspond closely with Christianity's ten commandments. Each chapter is devotes to one of the ten precepts, and include follow up questions and suggestions for journaling. I followed the journaling advice, and found it helpful and not difficult. This is a good book for clearing the mind and focusing, and for those wanting to take their yoga practice to the next level.