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Aparigraha: non-possessiveness
Aparigraha, one of the principles of Yama in Yoga, means "non-possessiveness", "non-hoarding", "non-acceptance of gifts". Let's take a...
Aug 3, 2024


Asteya, the non-stealing
Asteya, one of the five Yamas in yoga-practice, embodies the principle of non-stealing. The term asteya originates from Sanskrit, where...
Jul 23, 2024


Santosha — the satisfaction
The Indian term Santosha derives from sam («completeness», «wholly») and toṣa («contentment», «satisfaction»). This is contentment with...
Jun 26, 2024


Brahmacharya
Brahmacharya is a widely used term in India and it may be explained in different ways by some Traditions or Gurus. It is very useful to...
Jun 19, 2024
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