Yama 4 Nonexcess Brahmacharya

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This is Yoga's fourth ethical guideline (Yama) known as Brahmacharya or Nonexcess. • Nonexcess has been interpreted by many to mean celibacy or abstinence. Although this could certainly be one interpretation of nonexcess, its literal meaning is “walking with God.” Whatever your beliefs about the Divine, this tenet implies an awareness of sacredness in all our actions and an attentiveness to each moment that moves us into a stance of holiness. From this place of sacredness, the boundary is set to leave excess behind and live within the limits of enough. If we have been practicing nonstealing, we will automatically find ourselves primed to practice this guideline. • The Yamas and Niyamas are foundational to all yogic thought. Yoga is a sophisticated system that extends far beyond doing yoga postures; it is literally a way of living. Yoga is designed to bring you more and more awareness of not only your body but also your thoughts. The teachings are a practical, step-by-step methodology that bring understanding to your experiences, while at the same time pointing the way to the next experience. They are like a detailed map, telling you where you are and how to look for the next landmark. They facilitate taking ownership of your life and directing it towards the fulfillment that you seek. • In this book, The Yamas Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice, by Deborah Adele, ERYT-500, each Yama and Niyama has been given its own chapter in which the philosophy of the guideline is woven with practical examples and stories. At the end of the chapter a list of questions is provided for group or self study. Perfect for teachers to use as a framework for an extended study / in-depth class. Also great for book clubs, AA recovery groups, or anyone looking to live a more skillful life. • For more information on the book, visit: https://theyamasandniyamas.com. • For more information about Deborah, visit: https://deborahadele.com. • For more information about the publisher, visit: https://www.onwordboundbooks.com/abou....

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