94. Yama: An Embodiment Journey Through The 8 Limbs Of Yoga

Yoga is far more than a physical practice. It is a path for how we live, how we relate, how we work with the body and breath, and ultimately, how we understand the mind.In this first episode of An Embodiment Journey Through the Eight Limbs of Yoga, we begin with Yama — the first limb and the ethical foundation of the yogic path.Together, we’ll explore the five Yamas: Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (moderation), and Aparigraha (non-attachment) — not simply as ancient teachings, but as living practices that can shape the way we relate to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us.Through philosophy, reflection, embodied meditation and journaling, you’ll be invited to move beyond understanding these teachings intellectually and begin exploring how they can be experienced and lived in everyday life.This is Day 1 of an eight-part journey through the Eight Limbs of Yoga.Days 2–8 are available to Blooming Spirit Podcast subscribers on Spotify, or you can explore the complete eight-day course with me on Insight Timer.Have your journal nearby, find somewhere comfortable to settle in, and let’s begin. 🌿Nola Bloom🎵 Music by Chris Collins🌿 Thank you for joining me on The Blooming Spirit Podcast.If this meditation nourished you, please consider leaving a 5-star review—your support helps this work reach more hearts and bring more calm into the world. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ Explore more offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bloomingspiritjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—including yoga & meditation sessions, women’s ceremonies, and sacred products to support your journey.🎧 Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insight Timer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for premium meditation courses and free LIVE online meditations.🌸 For personal support, I offer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 private sessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to help you deepen your practice and connect with your inner rhythm.💖 Feeling grateful? You can always ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy me a coconut⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥥—your generosity helps me continue sharing these offerings freely.🌺 Follow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theblooming.spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#EightLimbsOfYoga #Yama #YogaPhilosophy #Patanjali #YogaSutras #YogaBeyondAsana #YogaMeditation #EmbodiedYoga #YogaPractice #Meditation #Mindfulness #Ahimsa #Satya #Asteya #Brahmacharya #Aparigraha #TheBloomingSpirit #NolaBloom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[00:00] Introduction[01:38] Ashtanga - The Eight Limbs of Yoga: An Overview[03:09] Sanskrit: The Language of Yoga[03:57] Yoga Chitta Vritti Nirodha: The Still Lake[04:55] Yama: Yoga’s Ethical Foundation[06:41] Ahimsa: Kindness to Self & Others[09:22] Satya: Truthfulness[11:41] Asteya: Trusting in What You Already Have[14:14] Brahmacharya: Finding Balance[16:42] Aparigraha: Loosening Your Grip[19:31] Embodied Meditation: The Five Yamas[30:37] Journaling, Integration & Continuing the Journey