The yama helps us engage with the world and deepen our social connection as well as improving our health and well-being. They will guide us as we expand our community and build relationships with others, which will decrease our sense of loneliness and help us feel like we fit into the world.

Living a kindness-forward life and expressing ahimsa with every action, deed, and word will balance the mind and increase a sense of happiness that will influence others to be kind.

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.

Loving who you are, just as you are, is not something that needs to be earned or deserved—it’s your inherent right as a living being.

A yoga-inspired perspective can transform New Year’s resolutions from average goals into an exciting journey of personal growth.