The Yamas and Niyamas

About the Book

Practicing Yoga means more than just posing. Yoga has eight limbs that begin with ethical principles called the Yamas, and practices of conduct called the Niyamas. This book takes a profound look at each Yama and Niyama, relative to our 21st century lifestyle, and offers the reader a meaningful understanding of how and why to practice the Yamas and Niyamas. When practiced in our daily life, the Yamas and Niyamas help us to calm our mind and lead us into a state of meditation where we meet our higher self, join with the source of infinite possibilities, and manifest our intentions.

About the Author

Linda Yelton has been on a spiritual quest her entire life. Her quest has led her to study numerous spiritual practices, philosophies and religions over many years. On this quest, she studied and practiced Transcendental Meditation starting at age 19. In her 20s, she earned a BA in Jungian Psychology, learning about synchronicity and archetypes, studying I Ching, Astrology and Tarot. She began to practice Hatha Yoga—physical Yoga—25 years ago. In 2010, she became a yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga for 10 years. She is on the faculty of NewEarth University, teaching Yoga Philosophy in the School of Consciousness and Spirituality. Yelton was born in Chicago and grew up in the Washington, DC area, where she currently makes her home.