Authenticity or Just the Facts? What Truth Means to Yogis

Every moral code includes truthfulness. In yoga, truthfulness— satya in Sanskrit—is the second yama. Satya is not a simple matter of not telling a lie. It requires authenticity. Why is truth so important, and what exactly does it mean to be truthful? Healthy relationships are based on authenticity. We cannot be authentic without being honest … [Read more…]