 As I have shared in previous posts, the Yamas are the outer ethical codes and foundations of the eight limbs, made up of five Yamas: Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, & Aparigraha.
♥️ Asteya ♥️ (Non-Stealing / Generosity) Let's unpack these... Non-Stealing: Not only physical possessions We're talking time, energy, care, and attention! Consider how easy it is to steal these intagible items from others! Non-Stealing Check-In: Are you quick to pour your heart out to a loved one without first checking-in to see if they have time OR energy to hold space for you? Do you expect an instant response when you text or email? Are you nurturing reciprocity in your relationships? Generosity: Not only physical posessions or money Generoisty has everything to do with time, energy, care, and attention! Consider what it means to have a generous heart. Generosity Check-In: When have you received generosity from someone? How have you been generous with your heart and energy? Now, perhaps most importantly, consider how you practice asteya with yourself! As with all growth, our practice starts and ends within. What can you do, starting today, to deepen your practice of Asteya? In our Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology YTT's we are all part of the studentship and it is essential that we work together to be generous with our time, attention, and energy. It is a joy to put this into practice with such incredibe souls. We would love to hear your reflections, if you are called to share! ♥️ Dr. Melissa Jay
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Dr. Melissa Jay is an Indigenous, nehiyaw-Métis member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. The primary location of Canmore Counselling and Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School is located in Chuwapchipchiyan Kudi Bi (translated from Îyârhe Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”), colonially known as Canmore. We are grateful to be located on Treaty 7 territory and the current and ancestral lands of the Îyârhe Nakoda (Stoney Nakoda), which includes of the Bearspaw First Nation, Chiniki First Nation, and Goodstoney First Nation, as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation and the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Siksika First Nation, Piikani First Nation, and Kainai First Nation. This is also the home to the Rocky View Métis District 4 within the Battle River Territory. We recognize all Nations who continue to nurture these lands, and we are dedicated to uplifting Truth, language, and culture as essential to right relations. As an act of reconciliation and commitment to decolonization, we are committed to the TRC's Calls to Action.
At Canmore Counselling, we are also privileged to be yoga students, practitioners, and guides. Our offerings centre on the root of yoga as Indigenous to South Asia, and we are grateful to learn from and amplify the South Asian practitioners and teachers whenever possible. We are grateful for the eight limbs of yoga, as taught by Patanjali. It is a joy to walk alongside our incredible alumni of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School as they create opportunities for care, connection & curiosity within their communities.
We believe wholeheartedly that trauma-informed care requires commitment to community, social justice, decolonization, anti-oppression, and anti-racism. Thank you for being here :)
At Canmore Counselling, we are also privileged to be yoga students, practitioners, and guides. Our offerings centre on the root of yoga as Indigenous to South Asia, and we are grateful to learn from and amplify the South Asian practitioners and teachers whenever possible. We are grateful for the eight limbs of yoga, as taught by Patanjali. It is a joy to walk alongside our incredible alumni of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School as they create opportunities for care, connection & curiosity within their communities.
We believe wholeheartedly that trauma-informed care requires commitment to community, social justice, decolonization, anti-oppression, and anti-racism. Thank you for being here :)