(A diversion from the Eight Limbs of Yoga)

The autonomic nervous system is the part of the peripheral nervous system that acts to control a variety of functions within the trunk area of the body. As I learned from the brilliant anatomy teacher, Dr. David Li Lam, “The autonomic nervous system regulates the activity of smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and certain glands. It usually operates without conscious control but [is] regulated by the hypothalamus and brain stem. The main input to the ANS...
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The yamas are universal tenets, the first of yoga's eight limbs. When practiced mindfully, they weave a moral fabric that forms a base from which we live. These encompass principles that most of us learn right from the beginning - don't lie, cheat, steal, hurt ... but it goes much deeper than that.
My previous postings have focused on the yamas, exploring them in a brief manner. Volumes could be written about each one (and have been); my intention is to ignite a spirit of inquiry in myself, an...
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