Non Violence - Ahimsa. The most important Yoga practice. Patanjali's Yoga. The Yama's Ep. 1 of 5.

Patanjali places Ahimsa, non-violence, as the first yoga practice, in his yoga sutras. All other practices rest upon it. What is Ahimsa, how to deepen your practice (go inward) and how it affects your yogaposes practice and your meditation. #Yoga #Patanjali #Ahimsa #peace #yogapractice Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction: What is Ahimsa (Non-Violence)? 02:24 - Why Patanjali Places Ahimsa First 04:04 - Subtle Forms of Violence: Perfectionism & Comparison 06:28 - Intelligent Care & Humility 10:03 - Ahimsa in Speech: Truth & Kindness 13:03 - Ahimsa in Asana & Meditation: Listening to Your Body 17:50 - Non-Violence as the Key to Inner Peace 20:45 - Conclusion & Wishing you Peace, Love and Understanding