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You have probably had moments where you’ve experienced dharana (dhaar-uh-nah) - you are lost in the flow of doing something you love and before you know it two hours have passed. Wouldn’t it be great to intentionally bring this level...
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*Before we begin I highly recommend you grab your journal and pen* Tapah or tapas means austerity or discipline. It comes from the root word 'tap' which means to burn, to shine, to give out heat. This can be taken...
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Our fourth sub-limb of the Yamas is brahmacharya (brah-muh-char-yuh). This has many different meanings including celibacy and restraint which makes it an unpopular or misunderstood Yama. However, this Yama is a beautiful way of exploring where we are putting energy - sexual or otherwise. In Sanskrit ‘Brahma’ means God / creative force / divine / *insert word(s) of your choice* whilst ‘charya’ means to follow. Since Brahma is within all of us, brahmacharya means utilising your prana (vital energy) for your highest good.
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Asteya (uh-stay-ah) is our third sub-principle within the Yamas. It translates to non-stealing. And just as with ahimsa and satya there is more to this yama than meets the eye. Stealing is defined as “to take the property of another...
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From a young age we are taught not to lie. We are taught the importance of truth. As children we only speak the truth and as a primary school teacher I can vouch for the fact that young children are...
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