Eight Limbs of Yoga Studies: BRAHMACHARYA

As I have shared in other posts, Yamas are the outer ethical codes and foundations of the eight limbs, made up of five Yamas: Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, & Aparigraha. ⁠
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♥️ Brahmacharya ♥️
(Care for Others... Including You)⁠
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Let's unpack this Yama... ⁠
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Bring to mind someone who you care for deeply. ⁠
You might place your hand on your heart as you connect with them, in your mind's eye. ⁠
Recall a time when the two of your were together (whether in-person or over the phone). ⁠
How do you feel when you are together? What emotions arise? Sensations? Energy?
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Now bring your attention onto yourself. ⁠
You may want to keep you hand on your heart⁠
How do you care for your heart? You mind? Your body? Your spirit? ⁠What's your energy like, right now, as you care for yourself?⁠

You might want to journal about this. ⁠
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What can you do, starting today, to practice Brahmacharya?⁠
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It is essential that we care for ourselves because when our cups are full, we are best to care for others. From a trauma-informed lens, our yoga teacher trainings are dedicated to cultivating a meaningful practice of self-love. By learning to fill ourselves with self-compassion we then ripple the compassion onto those who trust us in their journeys. ⁠
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I invite you to share this blog post with someone you care for deeply and let them know you've been thinking of them :)⁠
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♥️ Dr. Melissa⁠ Jay
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I give thanks to my wise teacher Susanna Barkataki ✨