A comprehensive study of yoga's principles for ethical living, self-care, and spiritual growth for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners.

Many yoga practitioners are familiar with the yamas and niyamas as a list of ethical restraints and personal observances.

But the Yoga Sutras present them as something much more than rules and regulations: a framework for making decisions, building healthy relationships, caring for ourselves, and living with integrity in a complicated world.

How do we honor the higher values of yoga in a culture that rewards outrage, distraction, and self-interest?
How do we care for ourselves without becoming self-absorbed?
How do we contribute positively to the world without burning out or losing sight of our deeper spiritual purpose?

The time-honored path of yoga offers a compelling answer.

The yamas and niyamas provide a practical blueprint for cultivating qualities that elevate our consciousness, improve our relationships, and deepen our understanding of ourselves . . . and others.

In this course, we'll explore the traditional teachings of the yamas and niyamas and examine how they can be applied meaningfully in modern life. Drawing on classical yoga philosophy and traditional commentaries, we'll look beyond simplistic interpretations to uncover the deeper purpose of these foundational teachings.

This course is designed for yoga teachers, dedicated practitioners, wellness professionals, and spiritually-minded individuals who want to bring the wisdom of yoga off the mat and into everyday life.

In This Course, We'll Explore:

• The role of ethics within a complete yoga practice
• How the yamas help us navigate relationships, conflict, and social responsibility
• How the niyamas redefine self-care through a yogic lens
• The difference between self-optimization and genuine spiritual growth
• Practical ways to apply each yama and niyama in everyday life
• Strategies for balancing inner spiritual work with meaningful engagement in the world

Each session combines structured teaching, open discussion, critical reflection, and time for questions.

All sessions will be recorded, and replay links will be emailed to all registered participants after each class.

The yamas and niyamas integrate yoga's philosophy, metaphysics, culture, and theology into a practical framework for living a healthy, meaningful, and spiritually grounded life.

If you're looking for a thoughtful and well-informed exploration of these foundational teachings — one that honors the traditional yoga wisdom tradition while speaking directly to the challenges of modern life — this course is for you.

The workshop will be recorded: a replay link will be emailed to all registrants.

Investment: $64

Participants can receive 3 hours of CE credit with Yoga Alliance.