The Yamas amp Niyamas Exploring Yogas Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele
Brand: On-Word Bound Books
Product Description
The first two limbs of the eightfold path of yoga sutrasthe basic text for classical yogaare examined in this spiritual guide to the practice of yoga. Foundational to all yogic thought they are considered to be the guidelines to the yoga way of living that free individuals to take ownership of their lives direct them toward the fulfillment they seek and gain the skills to choose attitude thought and action. The first five guidelines are referred to as the yamasa Sanskrit word that translates to restraintsand encompass nonviolence truthfulness not stealing nonexcess and nonpossessiveness. The last five are referred to as the niyamas or observancespurity contentment selfdiscipline selfstudy and surrender. A selfstudy section at the end of each chapter may also be used by instructors for group discussion. show more
Condition : New
Author : Deborah Adele
Weight : 390
Publisher : OnWord Bound Books
Language : English
EAN : 9780974470641
ISBN10 : 0974470643
Format : Paperback
Date of Publication : 20230131
Place of Publication : NA
Pagination : NA
Dimensions : 140 X 190 X 12.7mm