Understanding yoga a to z - "a" is for ahimsa

Ahimsa = no harm For me, ahimsa is a vital elements for yoga students to understand, be mindful of and over time work towards. On the mat it means do not harm yourself. It means stretching and working in poses safely and in a way that does no harm. Off the mat it means that you work over time to not harm the people, animals and other things that touch your life. And by the way ahimsa is one of 5 Yamas (internal observations), but more about that later.