{"product_id":"beyond-the-pose-lisa-greenbaum-9781718258679","title":"Beyond the Pose: Lessons from the Yamas and Niyamas for Mindful, Authentic Living","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultivate personal development with the yamas and niyamas of yoga.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoga in the Western world often takes a pose-based approach, meaning that practitioners miss out on the philosophical elements of yoga meant to help you and your yoga practice evolve and grow. \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Pose: Lessons From the Yamas and Niyamas for Mindful, Authentic Living\u003c\/i\u003e brings \u003cb\u003eyoga philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e to life, with special emphasis on the yamas and niyamas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe yamas and niyamas are two of the eight limbs of yoga. The yamas lay out a social code of ethics, or \u003cb\u003ehow we interact with others\u003c\/b\u003e, while the niyamas offer guidance on a personal code of ethics--or \u003cb\u003ehow we treat ourselves\u003c\/b\u003e. You will discover how to incorporate both of these in your yoga practice and in your daily life, cultivating a fulfilling yoga practice that doesn't end when you leave the mat. Chapters explore the following: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Five Yamas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAhimsa (nonviolence)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatya (truth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsteya (nonstealing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrahmacharya (moderation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAparigraha (noncoveting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Five Niyamas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaucha (purity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSantosha (contentment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapas (discipline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSvadvaya (self-study)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsvara pranidhana (surrender)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, the author describes the importance of each of these and why they are a vital part of a \u003cb\u003ewell-rounded yoga practice\u003c\/b\u003e. Personal examples of how the yamas and niyamas have manifested in her own life shed light on these often-overlooked aspects of yoga philosophy. \u003cb\u003eReflections and journal prompts\u003c\/b\u003e in each chapter also provide opportunities for you to look inward and consider how the yamas and niyamas play a role in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe practice of yoga dates back 6,000 years and serves as a beautiful way to \u003cb\u003ecultivate personal growth\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003edevelop a true sense of love for the self\u003c\/b\u003e--which is reflected in the way we connect with others. Yoga often finds you when you need it most, and \u003ci\u003eBeyond the Pose\u003c\/i\u003e will be there, ready to help you navigate these essential elements of your yoga practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarn continuing education credits\/units!\u003c\/b\u003e A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lisa Greenbaum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1718258674\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781718258679\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lotus Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Lisa Greenbaum","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801366835455,"sku":"9781718258679","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beyond-the-pose-lisa-greenbaum-9781718258679","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}