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, […]
Ever since my 200-hour Yoga Teacher training in 2017, I have often reflected on how the ancient wisdom of yoga can bring clarity to today’s people management challenges. I’ve been in management roles since 2016 and have seen the parallel of leadership principles and yoga philosophy in the workplace. The Yamas, the first limb of Patanjali’s […]
Some examples of the questions I get from students in my yoga classes are: To start, consider imposter syndrome. This is a common occurrence in many professionals. I’ve been there many times over my career, in my roles as a yoga teacher and also as an HR professional. Yoga Sutra 2.33 offers that awareness of […]