How do you practice yoga off the mat and create flexibility of mind? There is a wealth of wisdom to be discovered when we explore old scriptures like the Yoga Sutras and apply these teachings to our modern-day lives. Especially in these challenging pandemic times, these teachings can bring us relief and comfort. Ten principles in particular, referred to as the Yama and Niyama in yoga philosophy, can impact your life in a very positive way. Let’s zoom in a little deeper on this roadmap to more peace of mind.
1. Non-violence: be nice
This first principle is all about figuring out how we can be the nicest version of ourselves, towards others and ourselves. It’s about noticing when the inner critic takes over and starts blasting violence in the form of judgement and harmful comments. And then hushing that voice kindly but firmly when it becomes too loud. ‘Would I say the words that I’m saying to myself now to a five-year old?’, that is the question to ask. And, towards others: ‘Can this comment hurt someone?’ If it can, revisit whether or not you want to still make the comment or need to rephrase it. This principle is not about becoming passive; we can be very passionate and defend the things we believe in, it all just happens in a non-violent way.
2. Truthfulness: open up
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