Tag: #yama

Ahimsa. Is it Possible to Practice Non-Violence and Have Inner-Peace?

by Rob Wilson

The first limb of Yoga is Yama, which deals with one’s ethical standards, behavior, character, and so on.  There are five Yamas and the first is Ahimsa; non-violence.  And to not harm others is to not harm ourselves. There are many forms and levels of violence, such as gossip, verbal abuse, narcissism, gaslighting, and so … Continue reading Ahimsa. Is it Possible to Practice Non-Violence and Have Inner-Peace?

Scarier than the Witch, is the Crowd Rallying to Burn Her

by Rob Wilson

“She’s a witch!  We got a witch!”  The crowd yelled as they brought her forward.  One of the most famous and shared scenes from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. “How do you know she’s a witch?” “She looks like one.” A bit more discussion and the crowd rallies, “Burn her, burn her!”  The scene … Continue reading Scarier than the Witch, is the Crowd Rallying to Burn Her