There are five Yama’s that relate to ethical standards and characteristics that apply to both our yoga practice and everyday life. Ahisma – Translates to non-violence, this relates not only to others but non-violence toward ourselves. Self-acceptance is one of the goals, which include being able to recognise and change the way we interact with unhelpful, destructive and judgemental thoughts and comments we might have toward ourselves or others. Understanding that we are all p