1   The five yamas Ethical and moral restraints

Ahimsa: non-violence and non-harming in any form to any living creature. This creates compassionate living, as true
non-violence is a state of mind and heart. 
Satya: truthfulness in mind, word and action. This is
considered to be the highest law of morality.
Aste/o: non-stealing, to free ourselves from possessiveness
and envy.
Brahmochoryo: abstinence and the practice of moderation in
all things.
Aparigraho: non-greed in order to simplify life by adopting an
attitude of generosity and non-hoarding.
 

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