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The Yamas and Niyamas provide tools for a life of self-responsibility

by Lorraine C. Ladish September 14, 2020
written by Lorraine C. Ladish September 14, 2020
The Yamas and Niyamas provide tools for a life of self-responsibility

Of the 8 limbs of yoga outlined in Patanjali´s Yoga Sutras, the first two attract me the most. These are the Yamas and Niyamas, which I read about over and over and try to embody. It´s not easy, but it´s not impossible. It takes practice though. 

The Yamas and Niyamas are the foundation for a way of life that enables us to assume responsibility for our lives, all of our lives, past, present and future. 

The Yamas and Niyamas provide tools to lead a life of self-responsibility and of daily practices that can help us choose our attitude, thoughts and behaviors. By studying and putting into practice these guidelines, we can become witness to our thoughts and emotions without allowing ourselves to be swayed by them.

One thing I LOVE about yoga philosophy is that it puts the responsibility on us. It is not a religion, it´s a philosophy that takes work and dedication. 

The Yamas translate from Sanskrit to “restraints”: nonviolence (non harming, even with words), truthfulness, non stealing (also non stealing energy, time, etc), non excess, and non possessiveness (detachment). The Niyamas translate from Sanskrit to “observances”: purity, contentment, self-discipline, self-study, and surrender. 

If you’ve never read about them, give them a try. Asana yoga is wonderful, but yoga philosophy rules, at least for me!

What do you know about the eight limbs of yoga and the Yamas and Niyamas?

I love asana, but I am in love with the eight limbs of yoga, particularly with the Yamas and Niyamas, which provide us with tools to lead a conscious life.  #yoga #meditation #yamasandniyamas

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I’m a 21st. Century Communicator, helping empower women and others to achieve their goals. I am the founder and CEO of Viva Fifty! a bilingual community that celebrates being 50+. I’ve worked as an editor and social media coordinator for a number of online publications. I’m a content creator and regular contributor to NBCNews, Huffpost, AARP, Babycenter and Mom.me. I’ve contributed to People en Español, La Palma of The Palm Beach Post, Purple Clover, Latina magazine and Redbook . My latest book on embracing age was published by HarperCollins in 2017. But most of all I am a woman, a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a writer, an entrepreneur, a yogini.

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