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What is Asteya
In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali outlined the Yoga practice, also known as “the eight-limbed path of Yoga”. These precepts may be seen as a kind of map for seekers of greater happiness and spiritual fulfillment.
The first limb consists of the yamas, or universal ethical observances. The third of the five yamas is asteya, or non-stealing. In laymen's terms this means abstaining from taking things that are not yours.
But asteya’s deeper meaning goes far beyond this. It also means not taking that which is not offered, including not just materials but also time, thoughts, energy, emotions and ideas. The implication is that we should refrain from looking outside ourselves for superficial approval to give us the illusion of happiness and fulfillment.
How does that apply to the practice?
We can practice asteya on the mat by honoring our bodies as they are here and now, even while we work towards our goals and aspirations. We can acknowledge that coveting what another has only leads to suffering and works against us in our practice and our lives. We can shift from a mindset of lack and scarcity to one of abundance and gratitude. We can act based upon the belief that the source of happiness and fulfillment lies not outside us but within us.
Asteya Yogi incorporates not only the fundamental principle of asteya but also the ethical guidelines for Yoga teachers by George Feuerstein, Ph.D.
With a commitment to:
- Maintaining impeccable standards, competence and integrity.
- The focus to encourage students to find greater inner freedom.
- Embracing the ideal of truthfulness in dealing with students and others, including accurately representing training and experience relevant to her teaching of Yoga.
- Promoting the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing of her students.
- Open to instructing all students regardless of race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation and social or financial status.
- Never force her own opinions on students but rather appreciate the fact that every individual is entitled to his or her worldview.
- Find the remaining guidelines here...
Definition of Asteya by Christine Malossi, RYT 200 | www.yogauonline.com
Ethical Guidelines for Yoga Teachers by George Feuerstein, Ph.D | www.traditionalyogastudies.com
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