About this Event
Yamas & Niyamas
The Yamas and Niyamas are the first two limbs of Patanjali’s eight-limbed path of yoga. The Yamas offer five practices of restraint in how we relate to the world, while the Niyamas offer five practices of self-cultivation. Often described as ethical principles, they can also be understood as practices for working with the tendencies of the mind and cultivating greater clarity, steadiness, and freedom.
This five-week series explores the Yamas as a lived practice through asana, prana, meditation, and reflection. Each 75-minute session will focus on one of the five Niyamas:
- Shaucha · purity
- Santosha · contentment
- Tapas · disciplined practice
- Svadhyaya · self-study
- Ishvara Pranidhana · surrender
Each session will include:
- An introduction to the week’s Niyama and its place within the yoga tradition
- An asana and prana practice inspired by the teaching
- A short meditation
- Reflection or journaling, with space for questions, discussion, or sharing
No previous study of yoga philosophy is required— All levels welcome.
Series Details
5-week series · 75 minutes each
Saturdays, October 10 – November 7 · 1:15pm
Series: $70 early bird · $80 regular
Drop-in: $20–30 sliding scale
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Payment Option: E-transfer to [email protected] or cash in person.
Location: The Base Yoga (AM Coffee), yoga mats provided
Join for a single class or the full series . Come to one, a few, or all five—whatever works for you.
Feel free to email or DM @hannahnrosa with any questions.
Event venue & nearby stays
the Base Yoga, 2233 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Canada
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