6. Ahimsa: The Practice of Non-Violence
In a world that often feels fragmented and divided, the ancient yogic principle of Ahimsa offers us a path forward.
Ahimsa, meaning non-violence, is the very first ethical restraint in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and its placement is no accident. The sages understood that before we can practice any other aspect of yoga, we must first learn to eliminate violence—not just physical harm, but the subtle violence we carry in our thoughts, words, and judgments toward ourselves and others.
This week, we’re exploring how the practice of Ahimsa dissolves the illusion of separation (maya) that creates…
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