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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. 

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WORDS FOR AHIMSA

Compassion

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My Religion is very simple. My Religion is kindness.

                                                            Dalai Lama

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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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