Yamas Niyamas

Loving Kindness to Others, not blocking or obstructing the flow of Nature, Compassion, mercy, gentleness.

Being genuine and authentic to our inner nature, having integrity, honesty, not lying, not concealing the truth.

Not taking what is not yours-money, goods, credit. Not robbing people of their own experiences and freedoms. Non-desire for other people's possessions, qualities, or status.

Restraining from sexual misconduct, not lusting, relating to another with unconditional love and integrity without selfishness or manipulation.

Non grasping, non-possessiveness, not accumulating things beyond what is necessary.

Cleanliness, orderliness, precision, clarity, balance. Internal and External Purification.

Equanimity, peace, tranquility, acceptance.

Burning desire for reunion with God expressed through self discipline, purification, willpower, austerity and patience.

self inquiry, mindfulness, self-study, study of the scriptures, chanting. Search for the Unknown divinity in the physical world.

Surrender to God, open-heartedness, love, willingness to serve something bigger.

Ahimsa

Satya

Asteya

Brahmacharya

Aparigraha

Shauca

Santosa

Tapas

Svadhyaya

Ishvara Pranidhana