The Yamas and Niyamas are the back bone of yoga philosophy and a guide to conscious living. If we can have awareness of these teachings then we are on the way to understanding our true selves with total awareness.

It is important to instil these lessons from a young age. Children are receptive, the younger they understand the more productive life will be.

The Yamas and Niyamas are a guideline to a healthy, happy, holy life. They take deep contemplation even though they are ten rules of common sense.

Using a rational mind they can be seen from all angles and are strong topics for true and meaningful conversation. In these teachings there are no specific right or wrong, good or bad answers. Yoga is not about accepting externally imposed rules and it is important to find the truth for yourself.

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