Having written several posts at this point about the Yamas and some of the Niyamas, I want to take a step back and make sure we stay grounded in the science of it all. The ancient sages and tradition holders of the various yoga traditions were ahead of their time. We can come back again […]
Saucha (Purity / Cleanliness) Aphorism: Keep your data, and your intentions, clean. HR Application: Saucha asks us to remove the noise and muck. This means that we need to be diligent in the integrity of the systems we manage and also consider the integrity of why we are doing what we are doing. This is everything from […]
Aparigraha (non-grasping) Aphorism: Let go of control; trust the process and the people. HR Application: Aparigraha asks us not to hoard authority or cling to outdated policies. It reminds us to let go of fear-based control. It means letting go of the image or story that may be built around a role. In DEI work, for instance, […]
The Yamas, Ethical Principles in Relation to Others: Brahmacharya Brahmacharya (Moderation) Aphorism: Channel power with purpose, not ego. HR Application: This is about ethical leadership and the restraint of power. Leaders who practice brahmacharya seek to empower others rather than dominate. In HR, it invites us to create systems where authority is used to uplift, not suppress, employee […]
The Yamas, Ethical Principles in Relation to Others: Asteya Asteya (non-stealing) Aphorism: Don’t take what isn’t earned: people’s time, credit, or potential. HR Application: Asteya challenges us to respect employee time, intellectual property, and emotional labor. When leaders take credit for others’ work or underpay staff despite high performance, it’s a breach of this ethic. To advance this […]
The Yamas, Ethical Principles in Relation to Others: Satya Satya (truthfulness) Aphorism: Tell the truth, even when it’s complex. Clarity is kindness. HR Application: Transparency in communication, especially during reorganizations, performance conversations, or compensation decisions, builds trust. Satya asks us to avoid vague corporate lingo. When we speak with clarity, we honor both people and process. Truthfulness, […]