YAMA AND NIYAMA-S IN CLASS

PODIGAI 9 JAN 2011

YAMA-S

Ahimsa- no violence, awareness and violence do not coexist. Navasana

Satya- Not lying. Puff out the chest and hanging on shoulders. Bujangasana

Asteya- Non stealing.

YAMA-S

Brahmacharya- save now and enjoy later. Tighten muladhar and pit of the abdomen. Save the life

Aparigraha- Non coveting. Jealousy. Being someone or having some one else life. So gaze inward

NIYAMA-S

Saucha- strong body odors, personal hygiene, mats, props, dress code, manasa, vacha, karmana

Santosha- happiness & contentment. No upset, exertion etc. Do not expect results

NIYAMA-S

Tapas- perseverance. Dreamer cannot be successful. Balance with santosha. Or harm

Svadhyaya- self awareness, no competition, self study. Pranayama, and scriptural lessons

Iswara Pranidhana- surrender to the system, guru and to god, expectation and surrender are controversial.