Bite-sized Yoga Philosophy - Yamas (Part 2)

Season 4 of Present Moments uses excerpts from the book, The Eight Limbs of Yoga: A Handbook for Living Yoga Philosophy, by Stuart Ray Sarbacker and Kevin Kimple to dissect yoga beyond the mat. In each episode, I read a short selection from the book and offer an interpretation followed by some practical ways in which you can incorporate the concept in your daily life. Yoga is a spiritual practice that offers a framework for people who have the desire to walk the path of enlightenment. In this episode we continue demystifying the Yamas and provide more in-depth review of the five restraints. Each Yama offers a framework in which to operate - a foundation or core value that will support your path toward spiritual enlightenment. When the yamas are observed, there is no conflict between the soul and the physical existence of Self. Although the yamas can be considered 'rules', I prefer to think of them as guidelines. Part of the human experience is to recognize when, where and why we might not be living the 5 yamas, but there is no punishment per se if you are out of tune with them. Instead, it's an awareness and recognition that as long as you are conflicted and struggling in any of these five areas, it will be difficult to find and discover lasting peace. For more episodes of Present Moments and to access the entire library of great content from 4 seasons-worth of reflections and mindfulness practices, subscribe for $5.99/month. Start your free 3-day trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ascendingspiritwp.com/present-moments⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribers also have access to 2 bonus seasons (Plant Medicine & Food as Medicine) and early access to Season 7, Bite-sized Ayurveda.