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Ahimsa

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1st Yama
Ahimsa
Non-Violence

Ahimsa is the ethic of non-violence.

To practice Ahimsa means to not harm oneself or another physically, verbally or mentally.

In a more positive sense, adhering to Ahimsa means loving and respecting all creation. 

WORDS FOR AHIMSA

Compassion

My Religion is very simple. My Religion is kindness.

                                                            Dalai Lama

AHIMSA ON THE MAT  may mean finding poses that are kind for what your body needs now .

AHIMSA OFF THE MAT 

Forgive someone.

Leave a kind note or text or call someone.

Do something just for you today.

AHIMSA on and off the mat

Compassion 

Lotus Mudra
Thumb and pinkie fingers together to make a lotus shape

Eagle Arms

Grounding for Gratitude

Sun Salutations in Nature

Explore Vegetarian  or Vegan for a diet filled with compassion.

Essential Oils
Jasmine, Lavender, Bergamot, Yang Yang
Palmarosa, Frankincence and Grapefruit.

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