Yamas and Niyamas
Ahimsa Revisited 
Living with ahimsa is not the same as living in peace. Understanding this is the key to possibility.
Aparigraha
Aparigraha is the final yama, or restraint, in Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga. As such, it's arguably the most difficult, drawing from the other four for skillfull execution.
Brahmacharya
Often translated as “chastity”, brahmacharya involves much more than just our thinking about intimacy.
Hygge, Santosha, and Life
Hygge is more than a fad for all things Scandinavian -- it's another way to think about Santosha, the second of the niyamas. This principle provides a powerful lens to view one's daily attitude, deepening daily experience.
Introduction to the Niyamas
The niyamas are the inward attributes suggested by Patanjali as the foundation of the yogic path. Similar to the Ten Commandments in their structure, they can be best understood as ideals to start us moving towards union -- a path that ironically fluctuates between the inner and outer worlds.
Introduction to the Yamas
Yoga is more than asana. Knowing yogic philosophy can help to integrate one's physical practice into other areas of one's life. The yamas are a good place to start.
Ishvara Pranidhana
What does it mean to let go? To fully surrender?
Pratyahara
What does it mean to be “in the world, but not of it”? This fifth limb of Patanjali's Eight-Fold Path invites us to find out!
Saucha, the Cleanliness Niyama
"Saucha' means 'cleanliness, but this niyama isn't restricted to personal hygiene.
Svadhyaya
Self knowledge, or Svadhyaya, is an integral part of the yogic path.
Tapas, the Niyama of Discipline
Want to become better at yoga? Practice. It's that simple, and that challenging.
Yoga and Laundry
How do the precepts of yoga apply to chores? There's a question!
Yoga and Non-Stealing
Yoga is more than just asana. The yamas are there to help us become better people. This article is the third in a series.
Yoga and Nonviolence
The yamas are the first limb of the yogic path. They represent self-control in five important areas. The first, ahimsa, which means 'nonviolence' in Sanskrit, is one of the most challenging to understand.
Yoga and Truthfulness
Bloviation is not necessary. In contrast, Satya, or truthfulness, refers to speaking with consideration and kindness.
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