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Yamas and niyamas the foundation of yoga

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Before the postures, before the breathwork, before any technique — there are the Yamas and Niyamas. These ten ethical and personal observances from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras form the true foundation of the yogic path, offering a framework for how to live, not just how to practice. This session introduces each one and explores how they show up — and how to apply them — in the context of modern life.

Before the postures, before the breathwork, before any technique — there are the Yamas and Niyamas. These ten ethical and personal observances from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras form the true foundation of the yogic path, offering a framework for how to live, not just how to practice. This session introduces each one and explores how they show up — and how to apply them — in the context of modern life.