The 8 Limbs of Yoga- Yama

Question 1

Ahimsa

Answer 1

The practice of non-violence, which includes physical, mental, and emotional violence towards others and the self.

Question 2

Satya

Answer 2

Truthfulness-urges us to live and speak our truth at all times.

Question 3

Asteya

Answer 3

Non-stealing- is best defined as not taking what is not freely given.

Question 4

Brahmacharya

Answer 4

Continence- states that when we have control over our physical impulses of excess, we attain knowledge, vigor, and increased energy.

Question 5

Aparigraha

Answer 5

Non-coveting- urges us to let go of everything that we do not need, possessing only as much as necessary.

Question 6

Yama

Answer 6

The first limb, yama, deals with one’s ethical standards and sense of integrity, focusing on our behavior and how we conduct ourselves in life. Yamas are universal practices that relate best to what we know as the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”