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5 Yama - Universal morality

Namaste Dear Visitor, Before we start to disscuss the 5 YAMA, I`d like to remind you to the eight limbs of yoga that form the backbone of Patanjali`s Yoga Sutras, listed below, describe a path toward awakening.


THE EIGHT LIMBS OF YOGA


YAMA - Rules of Social Conduct / Macrocosmic practice

NIYAMA - Rules of Personal Conduct / Microcosmic practice

ASANA - Physical Posture: Right Orientation of the physical body

PRANAYAMA - Breath Control : Right use of the Vital Force

PRATYAHARA - Control of the Mind & Senses