YOGA AND THE ENVIRONMENT

For a couple of years now, we have had courses and workshops on how to care for the environment. We learned from Joanne Poyourow of Environmental Changemakers, the necessity to re-think many of what we consider to be 'normal' behaviors, because they are leading us to 'outrageously' unsustainable lifestyles.

The core of our behaviors and actions is based on our ethics and morals. As yogis, we have the yamas and niyamas of Sage Patanjali to guide us. In this 5-week course on Yoga and the Environment, Vidya Chaitanya will introduce the yamas and niyamas and explore the environmental implications of not living according to yoga's 'Ten Commandments', including practical examples of what we all can do.

Yamas (Restraints)

  • Ahimsa ( non-violence)

  • Satya (truthfulness)

  • Brahmacharya (chastity)

  • Asteya (non-stealing)

  • Aparigraha (non-accepting of gifts)

 Niyamas (Observances)

  • Saucha (purity)

  • Santosha (contentment)

  • Tapas (austerity)

  • Swadhyaya (study of scripture)

  • Ishwarapranidhana (surrender)

The paradigm shift urgently required over the next few years involves a shift in spiritual values so that we once more honor our connection with nature and the environment and live our lives accordingly. This course is open to anyone who wishes to live with more environmental awareness and create a more sustainable world.

Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm
Starts May 20

COST $75 for the series of 5 lectures ($65 for members)

The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center Los Angeles reserves the right to substitute speakers or rearrange events if necessary. All of the listed speakers are confirmed at this time, bu should any be unable to attend, for any reason, the Center  will provide substitute speakers and/or topics. The views of each speaker are personal, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers.

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