Yoga Practice Begins with Ethics

Yoga is a state of being AND the practices that help us reach that state of being.

In the 2nd chapter of the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, we’re offered an 8-limbed path of practice that includes everything you would suspect: movement, breath, meditation. But it begins with ethics. It begins with relationship.

The first two limbs of yoga practice are Yama (5 restraints that support living in right relationship with others) and Niyama (5 observances that support living in right relationship with Self).

Here are 14 sermons to support your study of these important teachings:

YAMA

Intro-
Yama: The Ethical Underpinning of Yoga

Ahimsā-
Non-Violence (and love)

Satya-
Truthfulness (& Identity)

Asteya-
Non-Stealing (& Abundance)

Brahmacarya-
Harmony (& Energy)

Aparigraha-
Non-Grasping (& Freedom)

Guest Sermon by Marci Becker-
Lady Gaga, Jesus, and an angel walk into a bar (A Recap of the Yamas)

NIYAMA

Intro-
Niyama: Foundations of Personal Practice

Śauca-
Cleanliness (& Clarity)

Santosha-
Contentment (& Gratitude)

Tapas-
Discipline (& Commitment)

Svadhyaya-
Self Awareness (& Clear Seeing)

Ishvara Pranidhana-
Divine Mystery (& Devotion)

Guest Sermon by Marci Becker-
Doing My Work & Minding My Business (A Recap of the Niyamas)