#yoga #8limbsofyoga #yamas #ahimsa #satya #asteya #brahmacharya #balance #moderation Well, here we are at week four of learning about the Yamas on our Eight-Limbed Yoga tree. This is divine timing after a Blue Moon Halloween, daylight savings ending, and the Presidential Election nightmare of 2020. This assignment couldn't have come at a better time. If anything, this year is teaching us about balance and moderation. Hopefully, this year we have discovered what is truly im

#8limbsofyoga #yamas #ahimsa #noninjury #satya #truth #asteya #nonstealing #nonhoarding #yoga As we continue on our journey of the Eight-Limbed Yoga tree, the Yama branch offers us the third Yama of Asteya. Asteya translates to non-stealing, non-hoarding, and generosity. When we think of stealing, we mostly think of material items. Surely, we know it's wrong to steal money or materials from people or the companies we work for. But did you ever consider stealing time, energ

#8limbsofyoga #yamas #ahimsa #nonviolence #satya #truth As we begin week two of exploring the Yamas and Niyamas of the Yoga Sutras, it is important to remember that Ahimsa is still very much connected to this Yama. Satya means truth, honesty, and integrity. To be truthful and honest in word, action, and thought. But first, does that truth cause harm? This can present challenges in being truthful and honest. If what we have to say is going to hurt someone, is it necessary

As a yoga teacher, I find it to be part of my job description to not only guide people safely into the poses (asana,) but also tie yoga philosophy into the practice. Making the shapes and exploring the poses with the breath can be challenging and fun, but WHY are we doing it? What is driving your practice? What brings you to your mat? To move, to sweat, to slow down, to listen to your innermost thoughts? Whatever first invites you to your mat is fine . . . but as you pra