Uncover The Everyday Wisdom Of The Yamas & Niyamas

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10 daagse cursus

Uncover The Everyday Wisdom Of The Yamas & Niyamas

Door Leah Sugerman

Wat je zal leren

In this course, you'll learn all the intricacies of the five yamas (ethical restraints) and the five niyamas (ethical observances) as described by Patanjali in the sacred yogic text, the Yoga Sutras. We’ll explore each of these principles in depth, where they come from, how they can be applied to our everyday lives, and how they influence us on our yogic journey. Each session will offer a different perspective and technique for drawing awareness within to expose our greatest strengths as well as our points of weakness so that we may live more ethical and principled lives. We’ll also experiment with different guided meditations to connect with a deeper sense of morality and self-awareness. Ideally, you’ll walk away from this with a newfound appreciation for your own spiritual revelation and a toolkit of practices that you can utilize to connect you with your highest sense of self. From deeper connection and clearer perspective to mindful awareness, the yamas and niyamas will help you to become grounded and steadfast on your spiritual path for a clearer road to inner peace.

Leah Sugerman

New York, NY, USA

Leah Sugerman is a yoga and meditation teacher, writer, and passionate world traveler. For over a decade, Leah has immersed herself in contemplative practices on a quest to explore greater depths. An eternally grateful student, she teaches a fusion of the many different styles of practice that she has studied with a strong emphasis on finding the...

Les 1

Ahimsa (Non-Violence)

In this introductory session, we’ll explore what the yamas and niyamas are and where they come from in yogic philosophy. We’ll then dive into the first yama of this moral code of conduct, ahimsa, to understand the concept of non-violence and how it applies to our everyday lives. We’ll conclude with a simple loving-kindness meditation to put this principle into practice.

Les 2

Satya (Non-Falsehood)

Session Two will illuminate the second ethical restraint, satya or non-falsehood. We’ll dive into the philosophy behind this yama and how we can apply this principle of truthfulness in our modern world. And we’ll finish this session with an empowering mantra meditation to tap into our sense of truth and our higher connection with the absolute Truth.

Les 3

Asteya (Non-Stealing)

In Session Three, we’ll dive into the third yama asteya, which is the principle of non-stealing and non-coveting. We’ll discover how stealing can be something subtle and how coveting can impact our lives. And we’ll learn how to put this principle into practice on our moral path. This session will culminate with a visualization meditation to give rather than take, and tap into and experience the abundance we already possess.

Les 4

Brahmacharya (Celibacy)

Session Four will introduce the fourth ethical restraint - brahmacharya or celibacy. We’ll examine the controversy of this yama as well as its traditional and modern interpretations. We’ll also look at how this practice and principle can be applied in our modern world and end this session by practicing a simple breath practice to create restraint and control in a natural force.

Les 5

Aparigraha (Non-Greed)

Session Five will explore the final yama: aparigraha, or the practice of non-greed. We’ll look at how most of us classically view the world and how we can overcome constant desires for more and more. This session will end with a meditative gratitude practice to acknowledge and give thanks for all of the abundance that we have to bring our ethical practice into perspective.

Les 6

Saucha (Purity)

In Session Six, we’ll explore the first of the niyamas, saucha or purity. We’ll look at the many ways that we can practice purity and cleanliness on both a physical and metaphysical level. This session will culminate with soothing a pranayama practice and visualization meditation to purify and cleanse.

Les 7

Santosha (Contentment)

Session Seven will introduce the concept of santosha, or contentment, and how this principle is the very essence of our highest selves but something that we struggle to reach when we identify with our egos. We’ll finish this session with a very simple meditation practice that emphasizes just being to allow us to become mindful and fulfilled in the present moment.

Les 8

Tapas (Self-Discipline)

In Session Eight, we’ll dive into the next niyama, tapas. This principle of self-discipline, austerity, and burning spiritual passion can take on extreme forms, but it also can be an extremely simple practice. We’ll explore this further with a very straightforward but extremely efforted meditation to enhance our practice of tapas.

Les 9

Svadhyaya (Self-Study)

In Session Nine, we’ll delve into the deep, mysterious, and fascinating world of svadhyaya, or self-study. We’ll explore how to practice this observance both externally and internally. And we’ll utilize a meditation practice to help us better understand who we are in our deepest essence.

Les 10

Ishvara Pranidhana (Surrender To The Absolute)

In our final session, we’ll explore the final niyama, ishvara pranidhana, or surrender to the Absolute. We’ll practice a very simple meditation to let go and connect to divinity. We’ll also wrap up everything that we’ve spoken about throughout the course and solidify why this yogic moral code of conduct is so helpful and informative for a spiritual journey.

Recente Beoordelingen

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Warren

September 21, 2025

I am beginning my new spiritual journey and I found the course to be extremely accessible and enjoyable. Each lesson provided a great introduction to the theory and history of each new concept and then a practical and uplifting meditation to embed and experience the concept. I’ve not had the best experience with spiritual things in my life and...

Vilhelmina

November 17, 2023

So wise. Thank you for the practices you chose to illustrate each yama and niyama.

Mark

July 14, 2023

I found this course well thought out and good for bringing a dimension of yogic ethics into my meditation practice.

Kathryn

February 25, 2023

Very much enjoyed this course. Thank you for sharing 💕

Brian

February 24, 2023

Thank you 🙏🏼 for this opportunity to learn about two of the important limbs of the eight-fold path - the yamas and the niyamas. I enjoyed the combination of a dharma talk on the yamas or niyama with a meditation. It was a nice way to deepen my practice.

James

November 7, 2022

Brilliant, this is such a good scope of yamas and niyamas. This is so simply put and much easier than reading the sutras 🤭 Thank you!

Bobby

August 10, 2022

Very heart lifting and eye opening. Leah does a fantastic job explaining some ancient rules in a modern sense. Thank you!!

Christen

February 23, 2022

Beautiful course. The teacher Explains these topics in a down to earth way, that helped me learn so much.

Maximiliano

June 19, 2021

Thank you so much for this great introduction course. I’ve done your previous course here and I love the way you teach and the balance between theory and practice. I was already familiar with the subject but it was great to refresh my understanding of how simple and powerful these principles are. Looking forward for your next course and keep it up the great job. Gratitude.

Paige

June 6, 2021

One of my favorite courses. So well done. Thank you for an excellent class!

Jeff

June 4, 2021

Very nice course. I liked the balance between theory and practice. Thank you for offering this.

Pisca

April 29, 2021

Honest, deep and mesmerizing. Thank you Leah for your kind voice, righteous mind.

Erdice

April 18, 2021

So much information in an organized matter. Well done! I really enjoyed your course. I look forward to more.

Veronica

April 11, 2021

Excellent overview of the Yamas and Niyamas. I am inspired to delve into deeper study and incorporate these concepts in my recovery from alcoholism. Thank you.

Sheryl

March 28, 2021

Excellent course. Thank you for going through the basics.

Amy

February 27, 2021

So nice , such a sweet voice, very articulate and informative ❤️🙏

Anne

February 12, 2021

Profound and beautiful course

Scott

February 3, 2021

All thought provoking. Enjoyed very much! Thank you!

Tito

January 31, 2021

Well done, short discourse and history followed by a meditation, I learned these principles for every day life. Worth repeating periodically.

Mary

January 30, 2021

This is a great course for anyone who wants to learn more about Yoga besides of Asanas. As a yoga teacher and meditator, I use this course repeatedly to remind myself everyday, and set vibration for the day to start and the evening to end. Equanimity is what I really got out of this course. Thank you so much Leah for making this available, thank...