Yamas and Niyamas

10 ethical precepts that allow us to be at peace w ourselves, our families, and our communities

Are we moving toward greater kindness, patience, or tolerance toward others?

Are we able to remain calm and centered, even when others around us become agitated or angry?

How we speak, how we treat others, and how we live are [more] subjective qualities and attributes we need to learn to recognize in ourselves as a testament to our own progress and as gauges of authenticity in our potential teachers.

Am I becoming the kind of person I would like to have as a friend?

From Yoga Mind, Body, and Spirit by Donna Farhi