Asteya Yama: Non-Stealing

Asteya Yama - Not Stealing Peace

The Yamas and Niyamas—ten of each—are yoga’s guiding principles for ethical living and self-discipline. They offer timeless wisdom to help us unlock our potential, both personally and professionally, while also breaking free from the endless cycles of struggle and dissatisfaction. When we live out of sync with these higher values or consistently avoid taking the high road, we can get stuck in what feels like an endless rut.

This month join us in aligning our moment-to-moment living with the value of Asteya. When I think of stealing in our day-to-day life I think of us stealing time, stealing inner peace and wellbeing. While we can replace things taken away from us, and we can make more money, we can never replace our time, and our health. We can steal time and peace by being sloppy in our communication and in our projects, by stressing about things that are out of our control, by excessive entertainment, by not having a self-care routine, and by not appreciating how far we've come.

We want to dive deep into Asteya to see clearly why we feel overwhelmed with piling up unfinished projects, or we have lost touch with our joy of heart, which may cause physical and mental breakdowns. The lack of focus and time management skills directly affects our well-being: when we are in a chronic state of catching up, our work & family need us 24/7, we think this load might be just temporary and we persist to crank them up..then years fly by but our busy-ness seems to never change, and our health, out fit body, our hobbies, and our inner spark become a distant memory. If we do not learn how to harness and manage our time today, we can blink and 10 years will pass without us getting any closer to the way we wanted to feel.

Please listen to my Podcast: Sustainable Time Management System > where I share the secrets to getting things done and the 5 Steps to Time & Concentration Mastery. Think about more mindful use of our finite and precious time, the importance of a routine, ways to lifehack our schedule to prevent burnout, loss of zest, and propel us towards the vision we have for our life.

7 Asteya Habits to Develop:

1. We give ourselves extra 15 minutes to get places, so we're not stealing others' (and our own) inner peace

2. We establish a schedule that includes time for self-care and decluttering physically and mentally. Our mental & physical health contributes to our potential and greater good

3. We honor time as a precious resource and reduce its waste by mindfully looking and polishing our habits

4. We do not steal silence - we do not talk excessively, or create noise pollution. In conversation, we speak clearly and honestly and create a balance between our talking and our listening to give others a chance to express what is beyond the surface

5. We never take what is not freely given: physical items, people's time, people's rights, attention, admiration

6. We pay attention to details and do our very best in all of our projects to make sure we do not steal peace and time from others who rely on our efforts

7. Practice gratitude and giving every day to appreciate and share what we have, instead of building up our sense of lack. We open the door of abundance the more we give

Most importantly, this self-awareness practice is not about judging ourselves but about observing with love and compassion, so we can understand ourselves and take meaningful steps toward resolution and growth. Alongside Asteya, the rest of Yamas and Niyamas practices like discipline (tapas), honesty (satya), and self-trust (astikya) serve as powerful tools to help us overcome challenges and align our lives with purpose and integrity.

Take time this month to contemplate this beautiful practice - and I look forward to seeing you in classes!

Sending so much love. Let's stay curious about self-care that serves our well-being, connection, and growth in every area of our precious life ❤️❤️❤️

Natasha & Glowing Team

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