09/08/2026
One common misconception about the Yamas in the Yoga Sutras is that they are simply personal restraints that govern how we behave towards other people.
If yoga is ultimately about integration, I think we have to look at them more holistically.
How we relate to others and to the world around us is also reflected in how we relate to ourselves.
There is no point in being non-violent towards others while constantly being violent towards yourself.
There is no point in speaking up against injustice while abandoning your own truth to fit into a life that doesn’t feel authentic.
There is no point in respecting other people’s boundaries while continuously betraying your own.
The philosophy has to reach our everyday choices.
In this series, I’ll explore how I personally understand and practice yoga philosophy ,starting with the Yoga Sutras, beyond the mat.
Yoga philosophy is something we may study intellectually first, but ultimately, it is something we have to embody.
How do you personally practice yoga philosophy in your daily life? Tell me below. I’d genuinely love to hear your perspective.
