Having practiced through the 5 Yamas over the past few weeks, keen students of the five sutras will have noticed that Patanjali offers up a carrot to go with each of the observances. Through the study and personal work that the Yamas require, we are invited to recognize the fruit of our labor. Below is a summary for the yoga student to take into consideration as you work the Yamas each and every day:
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My absolute favorite time of the year is this transition from winter to spring. It is almost as if Mother Nature cannot quite make up her mind what to do: hold on to cold/snow/clouds or open up to sunshine/warmth/new growth. But once she makes up her mind, be prepared for a spectacular show!
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Celibacy: the forth of the five Yamas, asks us to stop having sex. To preserve our vital energy, ojas, to promote strength in our being, it is believed that these fluids should be directed towards prana rather than being drawn out of the body.
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