Yamas

Ahimsa

In this lesson, we delve into the teachings of the first yamaahimsa (non-harming / reverence).

 

Objective: Examine ahimsa (non-harming / reverence) and be prepared to lead students in exploration and practice.

Description: Translate the sutra that teaches ahimsa. Explain ahimsa and provide teaching and talking points. Describe ways for students to practice ahimsa.

Satya

In this lesson, we delve into the teachings of the second yamasatya (truthfulness / integrity).

 

Objective: Examine satya (truthfulness / integrity) and be prepared to lead students in exploration and practice.

Description: Translate the sutra that teaches satya. Explain satya and provide teaching and talking points. Describe ways for students to practice satya.

Asteya

In this lesson, we delve into the teachings of the third yamaasteya (non-stealing / generosity).

 

Objective: Examine asteya (non-stealing / generosity) and be prepared to lead students in exploration and practice.

Description: Translate the sutra that teaches asteya. Explain asteya and provide teaching and talking points. Describe ways for students to practice asteya.

Brahmacharya

In this lesson, we delve into the teachings of the fourth yamabrahmacharya (self-restraint / moderation).

Objective: Examine brahmacharya (self-restraint / moderation) and be prepared to lead students in exploration and practice.

Description: Translate the sutra that teaches brahmacharya. Explain brahmacharya and provide teaching and talking points. Describe ways for students to practice brahmacharya.

 

Aparigraha

In this lesson, we delve into the teachings of the fifth yamaaparigraha (non-possessiveness / trusting abundance).

 

Objective: Examine aparigraha (non-possessiveness / trusting abundance) and be prepared to lead students in exploration and practice.

Description: Translate the sutra that teaches aparigraha. Explain aparigraha and provide teaching and talking points. Describe ways for students to practice aparigraha.