Free Book Club: The Yamas and Niyamas
Warm, low-pressure discussion of Deborah Adele’s The Yamas and Niyamas, weaving yoga ethics into real-life reflection. Brief introductions lead into an emotionally open conversation centered on community building, welcoming even first-time readers.
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