yama
/ˈjɑːmə/
noun
- In Hindu mythology, the god of death and justice who judges the souls of the dead.
- In Hindu tradition, Yama is the ruler of the afterlife.
- The ancient texts describe Yama as riding a black buffalo.
- Many temples in India have statues of Yama holding a noose.
- In yoga philosophy, one of the ethical principles or restraints (such as non-violence and truthfulness) that guide moral behavior.
- Practicing the yamas helps yogis live a more mindful and ethical life.
- The first yama, ahimsa, means non-violence toward all living beings.
- She studied the five yamas as part of her yoga teacher training.