Before we embark on our journey of holistic healing and self-awareness, there are a few things we need to know/ observe/learn – and that's exactly what this chapter is for.

First, we learn about the Yogic Code of Conduct, which is the basis for our progress with our practice – we learn about the first two stages of Ashtanga Yoga in the Yoga Sutras: Yama and Niyama. In the second part we learn about our most important tool – meditation, and lastly we learn more about the true nature and abilities of our heart.

So here we go... 1.1. Code of Conduct