Yama # 9 Ārjava (Integrity & the Dao)

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The 10 Tantrik Yamas

Yama #9 of the Classical Yogic Tradition

Ārjava & the Oracle: Integrity and Insight through Yoga and the I Ching

A Self-Paced Journey into Inner Alignment, Yogic Ethics, and the Living Dao

Program Description:
What does it mean to live with unwavering integrity? How do we stay centered in a world of constant change? And can ancient wisdom guide us not just in meditation, but in every step of our daily life?

This 90-minute class weaves together the 9th yama of the Tantrik path—Ārjava (inner and outer integrity)—with the timeless guidance of the I Ching, or Book of Changes. Drawing from the Yoga Sūtras, the Netra Tantra, and Daoist philosophy, we explore how to cultivate ārjava as a living practice: one that helps us pierce the knots of self-deception, develop insight, and abide in the still point at the heart of all action.

Highlights of the course include:

  • A rich review of Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras, Chapters 1 & 2, with reflections from previous satsangas

  • A deep dive into ārjava as a Tantrik virtue: its role in ethical development, mindfulness, and yogic maturity

  • An introduction to the I Ching as an oracular system rooted in the balance of receptive and active forces (yin-yang)

  • A step-by-step tutorial in how to build, read, and interpret hexagrams through a yogic lens

  • Practical insights into aligning the oracle’s wisdom with your personal path of integrity and spiritual authenticity

Rooted in traditional scripture yet fully alive to modern questions, this class invites you to reclaim the wisdom of inner alignment—where thought, speech, and action meet in truth, and where the guidance of the oracle can mirror back the dharma of your own unfolding life.

Perfect for seekers, yogic practitioners, or anyone longing to live more authentically, this course offers not just knowledge but a practice—a path to walk.

*DISCLAIMER* Participating in yoga and/or yoga philosophy classes, including but not limited to the guided meditations therein, involves inherent psycho-physical risk. These risks include, but are not limited to, physical injuries (e.g., strains, sprains, or fractures), emotional distress, or psychological discomfort arising from the meditation process. Understand that meditation may bring up strong emotions or unresolved issues. By enrolling in this class, you confirm that you are aware of and understand the inherent risks involved in yoga and guided meditation, and are aware that your participation is voluntary and that you are responsible for your own well-being during these activities.

 

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Krpa: Compassion, Grace
Tantrik Yama #9—Ārjava
David is a classically-trained yogi of the Himalayan Saiva-Shakta lineage traditions, a scholar-practitioner presenting the living language of classical wisdom traditions to students around the world. He holds a bachelor’s degree in comparative religion, a master’s in semiotics, and devotes his time to developing science-based tools and programs designed to help humanity reach its fullest potential. David is a professional meditation teacher and life coach with a mission to help people experience reality 'as it is', overcome existential suffering by cultivating awareness, and abide in a recognition of an essential human nature characterized by innate freedom and joy. UmaMaYA is the legacy of Uma Maheshwara Ashram.