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Record 1 2012-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Yoga and Pilates
CONT

... the yamas outline actions and attitudes we ought to avoid ...

OBS

These are the five ideals of [yama]: ahimsa (non-violence), satya (truth), asteya (non-stealing, or non-cheating), brahmacharya (continence, involving self-restraint and moderation in all you do), [and] aparigraha (non-coveting, including no envy, jealousy or unhealthy competitiveness).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yoga et pilates
CONT

Le yama [...] régit les activités externes du yogi [et] se fonde sur cinq règles morales : non-violence, vérité, honnêteté, chasteté et dépouillement.

Spanish

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