Yamas & Niyamas are basically the 10 Commandments’ of the East. Follow these and with pray and meditation on the God of your understanding and find the Kingdom of Heaven Within.
Basically, Yamas are social discipline (Higher Self discipline/Godly Discipline …how we are to behave towards others and Niyamas are personal disciplines…how we care for ourselves.
Yamas-How we behave towards others
- Non-violence
- Truthfulness
- Non-stealing
- Moderation/self control
- Generous/not greedy
Niyamas-How we care for ourselves
- Cleanliness
- Self-discipline/doing our best
- Study/Learning
- Living with Love/Positive thoughts
Namaste,
Michael