The yamas are designed to guide the yogi on how to navigate the world through our behaviors and actions. Individually and together, the framework of the yamas will give support during hard times so we have the energy to enjoy the good times.

The yama practice of brahmacharya will help us find our inner chill during these hot days. By being considerate and mindful of how and where we are using our energy, we are creating more space for the things that give our life meaning.

Yoga is so much more than the physical practice of the asanas. Meditation isn’t its own separate thing, it’s a part of the larger practice. The eight limbs of yoga provide a path to guide us on how to treat ourselves, how to focus our energy, and how to be in the world.