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Yoga Beyond the Mat: Wisdom of 20 Yama&Niyama in Daily Life
Master 20 Yamas and Niyamas for daily life with Practical Videos, Journaling Prompts, Meditation, and Visual Posters
Created byPegah Shamdani
Last updated 3/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Understand the meaning of the 10 Yamas and 10 Niyamas in classical yoga
- Explore the deeper philosophical foundation of yoga beyond physical postures
- Develop greater mindfulness in thoughts, speech, and behavior
- Practice a Loving Kindness meditation to cultivate compassion
- Learn how yogic ethics support mental clarity and emotional balance
- Apply yogic principles to daily life, relationships, and self-awareness
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Course content
4 sections • 25 lectures • 2h 11m total length
Requirements
- No prior knowledge of yoga philosophy is required. Only an open mind and an interest in self-awareness, yoga, or meditation.
Description
Welcome to Yoga Beyond the Mat!
In modern times, yoga is often associated with physical postures. However, in the classical yogic tradition, practice begins much earlier — with the cultivation of ethical awareness and inner discipline.
This course explores the deeper foundations of yoga through the ten Yamas and ten Niyamas, an expanded ethical framework found in traditional yogic teachings.
These principles are not simply moral rules. They are practical tools for understanding our thoughts, emotions, and behavior, helping us develop greater awareness, emotional balance, and inner stability.
Throughout this course, we will explore each Yama and Niyama in a clear and practical way, including:
* The meaning of each principle
* Its psychological and spiritual significance
* How it applies to modern daily life
* Simple reflections for personal integration
The course also includes a guided Loving Kindness Meditation to help cultivate compassion and inner harmony.
This course is suitable for:
* yoga practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of yoga philosophy
* yoga teachers interested in the ethical foundations of yoga
* meditation practitioners
* anyone seeking greater awareness and balance in daily life
Yoga is not only something we practice on the mat.
It is a way of living.
This course invites you to explore the deeper dimension of yoga and bring its wisdom into everyday life.
Who this course is for:
- Yoga practitioners interested in the deeper teachings of yoga
- Yoga teachers who want to understand the ethical foundations of yoga
- Meditation practitioners
- Anyone interested in mindfulness, personal growth, and inner balance