#1 - The Yamas - Eight Limbs of Yoga

The Yamas are primarily concerned with the world around us and our interaction with it. By considering these aspects in our daily practice on and off the yoga mat, all of our decisions and actions come from a more considered, aware and ‘higher’ place, helping us to become more authentic towards ourselves and others.
In this talk Jennilee Toner shares her enthusiasm and passion for the 5 Yamas: Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (Truthfulness), Asteya (Non-stealing), Brahmacharya (Moderation of the Senses) and Aparigraha (Greedlessness)
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[@barbrobeta]

Beautiful - I always have trouble reading about the 8 limbs and sutras and everything. My brain just shuts down. But this, this is exactly what I need. Thank you for explaining it all.

[@saltyporkbrick1980]

Truth without tact is cruelty. You're so right to say that it is an art to balance truth and nonviolence.

[@ryanm7263]

With respect to the farmer, a lie of omission is still a lie. Because that's so, the farmer chose to honour ahimsa ahead of sattya on that occasion. That being said, he did the best he could under the circumstances. Great video.

[@glassbeach3721]

Right? And, like you, I kinda thought, to him, he actually found a way he felt was the most peaceful for himself. It works, but I don't know if I could do that.

[@alok1201]

Yes. Half truth is a lie

[@maryalicemartin6125]

😊🎉

[@D__Ujjwal]

Ahimsa doesn't just mean only non violence but also minimal violence. This justify necessary violence

[@alysonmaxwell1991]

I loved the way you presented these important aspects of the yoga philosophy. Your description was easy to understand and apply to today's world. I also really liked the passion and happiness you exude in your teaching. Thanks!

[@Ekhartyoga]

Thank you Alyson! You can find more classes from Jennilee here ... www.ekhartyoga.com/classes/filter/teacher/jennilee-toner :)

[@EtherealAeonsActivation]

I can tell you love teaching, your passion is so refreshing. LOVED IT!

[@ailsaburns]

I always love JenniLee's teachings! I see the Yamas as how I move about the world, how I take action in the world and the possible impacts of those actions. Interesting reflection on Bramacharya; I have read that it can be translated as right use of energy so where you direct your energy, which I think is like JenniLee's interpretation but just explained slightly differently. Thanks for a great video!

[@shaeweir9882]

I usually can't see auras but I could see hers so vibrantly!

[@jessicarter1554]

Thank you for this wonderful explanation! Your energy and expression kept it engaging. I don't usually to slow down enough to let this knowledge in, but you made it FUN and I really connected with it. Your Pure ALIVENESS and Joy truly affirms the The Beautiful Power Of Yoga to me! Grateful for both the inspiration and the education!

[@treefrogjohnson7514]

I love your passion, especially for Ahimsa. I agree that if you live by one, it should be this one. I also love your top, it's awesome.

[@ybloc08]

More Jennilee! Love your energy! 😁😁

[@lawrencehammer4980]

This Old Man, Says, Thank You, I Needed To Hear These Teachings.....

[@farzanehsalehi8894]

I really appreciate your efforts for inspiring us and changing our lives through these awesome lessons.

[@LauraGYoga]

love the story of the cow!

[@ignatthecat]

Thank you for your sharing🙏

[@user-yy3jv1yw8n]

Thank you so much for this simple yet profound explanation! Blessings xxx

[@noemibernal4882]

So, so nicely explained! Loved it

[@hannarodriguez1084]

thank you! this is such a refreshing reminder.

[@ririm7604]

thank you for this

[@patriciaszaraz]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@Ekhartyoga]

Thanks Patricia!

[@gmenesesrojas]

thank you so much, I loved it.

[@sabrazay2021]

I enjoyed this very much. thank you for sharing.

[@elss7696]

This was perfect! Thank you xx

[@gillianfarago4496]

Thank you 🙏 I really enjoyed listening, and watching your passion as a practicing yogi 🧘‍♀️

[@silviabedin1655]

I absolutely love this!

[@Ekhartyoga]

We absolutely love your comment! ;)

[@LovesDarkBlue]

Wonderful!

[@livinglifewholefoods]

Ahimsa Non violence... Dear yogi's, we need to extend that also to the animals! To many yogi's are still eating meat and dairy... To me true Ahimsa is living a plant based yogic life.

[@shamik0608]

If you really are following a Yogic path, you should study Ayurveda - Vedic medicine system which has some amazing aushadi's from COW's milk. COW was treated as a mother, part of family and not raised for beef, fed steroids and then slaughtered like in West. You are right in western concept of living but as a Yogi if you have a COW, you raise it it feeds your family. It is looking at the coin we need to look at both sides. In Indian culture Satvik food consists of mil and satvik food is the purest food for body and soul

[@shamik0608]

@@mani1078 Please read my comments properly I never said how are they being treated currently.india is not immune to Industrialization and commercialization. Contrary to your perception please do in-depth research , India is not only what you see but farmers are doing so much to preserve how cows are treated. Every culture indian or western has good and bad but ancient knowledge is what India is known for and should be preserved and thank God in West people see that and are trying to preserve that which is good about India. Let's not be too ashamed of being indian

[@katherenewedic8076]

@@shamik0608 have you lookedhow plants communicate and interact with one another and provide assistance to one another to grow maybe think about research & learning for clear understanding

[@shamik0608]

@@katherenewedic8076 and what's your point

[@glassbeach3721]

@@katherenewedic8076 Yes! Thank you.

[@nicolethornton1184]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@khanhhavu]

it's wonderful, I love your explanations a lot, really clear and easy to understand. I'm trying now to practice what the Yamas says. Thank you so much. Please keep your job up.

[@Ekhartyoga]

Thank you Sophie

[@yogainthehousewithcheryl1524]

This is so helpful! Thank you!

[@Ekhartyoga]

Thank you!

[@tinnovak1166]

Yoga have a great energy!

[@bebeteindarte9671]

Thank you for the explanation. :-)

[@mrahulehtachhibber7260]

Thanks for explaining, it's wonderful to practice. Regards

[@lisaravenscroft]

Loved this! More of the same please :) thanks!

[@bonson9156]

Where can I get a men's version of that shirt?

[@gunznin]

Very interesting

[@sujataphadke6260]

the best

[@drgadham]

well explained

[@dacelikethefish587]

What about Aparigraha ?

[@KingaGorski]

Interesting, I hadn't heard that some texts have Satya and Ahimsa swithched around. The ol' "which came first" debate haha. Either way, they should both be practiced with equal intention.

[@dwolf4]



[@BradYoga108]

That’s your idea of truthful?

[@luciacecilia]

Is this really saying that those who have little might lead themselves to stealing? That message felt weird :(

[@dharmayogaashram979]

Tvam Hindu asi? Sat Yoga Hindu Dharma asi.

[@borisnahalka3027]

brahmacharya as a moderation of the senses? which part of the word would suggest that? Brahma or acharya? yeah, you are right - none. OK; self-restraint may be part of it, but it doesn't cover even half of it. living as a God comes much closer and why? because you have just so and so much energy in your disposal at the given moment and it should be you who decides where and how to use that energy. not your desire, not your thoughts or feelings, you. meaning - you are in charge. when you are a master of all your energies, then you can call yourself a Brahmachari or Brahmacharini.

[@dharmayogaashram979]

Why are you stealing yoga from Hindu Dharma? You are distorting what Patanjali taught to promote your agenda.

[@thehillsx1]

sorry , I got bored pretty much straight away with the farmers story. but hey that's truthfulness, right. 😉. may continue later, and try to block out how you end sentences with "you know."