Asteya, the third Yama, invites us to value the resources (inner and outer) that we have in our lives. It literally translates from Sanskrit to "non-stealing", and can be applied as much to energy and time as to possessions or money.

On the mat, we'll practice presence as a way of not stealing the experience of present moment awareness from ourselves. Physically we'll work with twists--spinal rotations--in many forms, with some fun challenge possibilities woven throughout.

The 5 Yamas, translated from Sanskrit as "ethical restraints", form the first limb of the 8 Limbed Yoga path of yoga outlined by Patanjali. It is one of the most popular and revered frameworks for the practices of yoga. Each class in this series can stand alone, yet present an opportunity to learn more about yogic philosophy in an embodied way. May this knowledge catalyze both inner inquiry and outer action toward positive social change!