The Yamas are the first limb of the eight-limbed Ashtanga Yoga system, acting as foundational ethical, social framework for harmony with others. Defined as "control" or "reining in," they include non-violence (Ahimsa), truthfulness (Satya), non-stealing (Asteya), continence (Brahmacharya), and non-possessiveness (Aparigraha). Yamas shift our focus from ego-driven behavior to a more mindful way of living, allowing us to move toward a deeper connection with ourselves and other .