As we grow older, we learn to control ourselves, like we restrain a strong horse with reins. e ancient yoga system provides guidelines for religious life. ey are called the yamas and niyamas. e yamas, or restraints, give us a basic system of discipline for the instinctive mind. e ten yamas are: 1. Noninjury 2. Truthfulness 3. Nonstealing 4. Celibacy 5. Patience 6. Steadfastness 7. Compassion 8. Honesty 9. Vegetarianism10. Purity
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