Day 30
Satya - Truthfulness
The second of the yamas in the Yoga Sutras is Satya.
“To be true is satya. Truth is to always speak with good intentions and to be honest. This yama encourages us to be truthful in what we say, what we write and what we do. Satya is making the heart and the lips the same.”
A simple definition would be, "Thou shall not lie or give false testimony." This same rule is found in the Old Testament of the Bible, in Jewish Scriptures, and in the Holy Quran.
Sat means "true or real," and Ya means "ness." Another way to look at Satya is to be real.
Be yourself and avoid deceiving others. Be careful that you do not use the truth to hurt others with the truth. Remember, Ahimsa is the basis of all action. The great Indian epic, the Mahabharata, states: “Speak the truth which is pleasant. Do not speak unpleasant truths. Do not lie, even if the lies are pleasing to the ear. This is the eternal law, the dharma.”
Satya (truth) is based on the understanding that honest communication forms the basis for any relationship or community. According to the Sutras,
“When the sadhaka (practitioner) is firmly established in the practice of truth his words become so potent that whatever he/she says comes to realization”
The more we lead a life of honesty, the more we will see the results which will encourage us to be more honest. If we continue to follow truth, then what we say will become true. Jesus said, “The truth will set you free.”
THE DIGITAL STUDIO CLASS SCHEDULE
Today, Saturday January 30th
8-9am PST Vinyasa with Guest Teacher Natasha Perkins
12-1pm PST Spa Flow with Vanessa Bourget
4-5pm PST Vinyasa with Risto Duggan
6-7:15pm PST Yin with Malina Dawn
Tomorrow, Sunday January 31st
8-9:30am PST Sunday Session: Pranayama with Peter Elmas
10-11am PST Vinyasa with Sarah Manwaring
12-1:15pm PST Vinyasa with Mari Dickey
6-7:15pm PST Active Yin with Risto Duggan