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Yoga Philosophy - Brahmacharya

Dyer Library

Created on September 2, 2025

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Om Saha Nau-Avatu | Saha Nau Bhunaktu | Saha Viiryam Karavaavahai | Tejasvi Nau-Adhiitam-Astu Maa Vidvissaavahai | Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih || Meaning: Aum! May we be protected together; may we be nourished together; May we work conjointly with great energy, May our study be vigorous and effective; May we not mutually dispute (or may we not hate any). Aum! Let there be peace in me!

SHANTI MANTRA OM SAHANA VAVATU

Breathe & check in: how was today?

Yamas!

The yamas are behavioral "restraints" (the things we strive not to do).

  • Ahimsa - non-violence/harming
  • Satya - truthfullness (not lying)
  • Asteya - non-stealing
  • Brahmacharya - vitality conservation (don't spew/waste energy)
  • Aparigraha - non-greediness

Brahmacharya

Energy/Vitality/Sensual Restraint

directing mental, physical, emotional, energies toward spiritual growth rather than immediate pleasure/reward.

"Brahmacharya-pratiṣṭhāyāṃ vīryalābhaḥ'' (II, Sutra 38)"When one becomes firm in brahmacharya (continence), vigor is gained"

Self-control & discipline

Mental

Emotional

Physical

Outward

Engaging with content/conversation that directs the focus/attention to larger/non-selfish goals (e.g. world peace, faith, ending suffering)

Not engaging in gossip

Refraining from bingeing (anything--physical, mental, emotional)

De-centering self and self-experience

Monitoring the content you allow into your mind/focus

Remaining present in the here and now

Self-redirection when pulled by the lure of sensory/energetic vampires

Practicing sensory deprivation (e.g. expereinces, meditations, etc.)

Noticing how you feel after various forms of sensory engagement (e.g. energized, peaceful, present, renewed, depleted, guilty, agitated, etc.)

Spending deep thought on the concept of pleasure (e.g. what is real pleasure v. fleeting pleasure, what sparks true joy v. shallow enjoyment)

Inward

Pair up!

Asana Practice

Surya Namaskar A

Tadasana
Tadasana

Bhujangasana

Uttanasana

Uttanasana

Ardha Uttanasana

Ardha Uttanasana

Chatturanga Dandasana

Adho Mukha Svanasana

Savasana & storytime