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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. A self-study section at the end of each chapter may also be used by instructors for group discussion.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Adele, Deborah
- ISBN: 9780974470641
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 7.50 x 0.50
- Number Of Pages: 192
- Publication Year: 2009
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English
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This was part of my yoga teacher training required reading, so a good option for those considering deeper practice.
Sherry T. - 4 years 11 months agoAn easy read, and a good overview. I listened to the audio version and then purchased the book to have for future reference.
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That you can gain Peace in your life
HPB S. - 5 years 11 months agoA great book with lots of hope and motivational thoughts.
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Fundamental Living
HPB S. - 6 years 1 month agoExcellent book to revisit the way you process life and how others process life. Formatted perfectly to be read in sections throughout the course of a year. Each week there are short little practices to incorporate into your life to help actively practice the teachings in this book. Overall, it's a great little dose of culture as well as a self-improvement book. I think everyone needs this book in their life. Imagine a world where we all lived out the Yamas and Niyamas. Sounds like a beautiful world to me. But I am a optimistic idealist so you can take that how you want to. Nevertheless, it's worth a read at the very least.