Monday, January 25, 2010

Yamas

Ahimsa - non-violence
Satya - truthfulness
Asteya - non-stealing or non-covetousness
Brahmacarya - moderation in sex
Aparigraha - non-acquisitiveness or non-receiving of gifts
Ksama - forgiveness
Dhrti - steady intellect
Daya - compassion
Arjava - straightforwardness
Mitahara - moderation in diet
Sauca - cleanliness

from Yoga a Gem for Women
by Geeta Iyengar