An Introduction to the Eight Limbs of Yoga: What are the Yamas?
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, a foundational text of classical yoga philosophy, outline an eight-limbed path to above mentioned enlightenment and self-realization. The first of the eight limbs are the Yamas. The Yamas are ethical guidelines or moral imperatives that govern our behavior and interactions with the world around us. The Yamas are the foundation upon which a yogic lifestyle is built and provide a moral compass.