What is the true foundation of a yoga practice? It's not flexibility or strength—it's ethics.

In this episode, Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander explores the first two limbs of yoga, Yama and Niyama, revealing how these ethical precepts are the essential cornerstone for all spiritual and personal growth on the mat and in the world.

• Discover how Yama (ethical restraints) and Niyama (personal observances) work together to create a life of integrity, compassion, and mindfulness.

• Learn how practicing non-violence (Ahimsa) extends far beyond physical harm to include our thoughts and words.

• Explore how finding contentment (Santosha) in the present moment is a powerful antidote to the distractions of modern life.

• Understand why a meditation practice is profoundly deepened when it is grounded in strong ethical conduct.

• Be inspired to engage with the world from a place of LUCK: Love, Understanding, Compassion, and Kindness.

What are the Eight Limbs of Yoga and how do they work together?

In this comprehensive overview, Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander breaks down each limb, from the ethical foundations to the state of blissful unity.

This episode is your essential guide to understanding the full spectrum of the yogic path.

• Explore the five Yamas—the ethical restraints of non-violence, truthfulness, and more—that govern our relationship with the external world.

• Discover the five Niyamas—the personal observances of purity, contentment, and self-study—that form the foundation for inner growth.

• Understand how Asana (postures) is a "gateway" to deeper practice, preparing the body for meditation, not just a physical workout.

• Learn why Pranayama (breath control) is the vital link between the body and spirit, regulating energy and cultivating emotional resilience.

• Get a clear explanation of the four inner limbs—Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi—that guide the practitioner inward toward ultimate unity and enlightenment.

Who was Patanjali and why are his teachings the bedrock of modern yoga?

In this episode, Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander delves into the timeless wisdom of the Yoga Sutras, exploring how this ancient text provides a practical philosophical framework for life itself.

• Discover Patanjali's monumental role in systematizing the path of yoga into the holistic Eight Limbs.

• Hear the powerful story of how the concept of "exposing the conditioned personality" became the foundation for Dr. Alexander's personal practice and his Dream Action Yoga (DAY) brand.

• Learn why the ethical precepts of Yama and Niyama are the essential "moral compass" for any authentic yoga journey.

• Understand how Asana and Pranayama are designed as a "reciprocal, cyclic bridge" between the physical and spiritual realms.

• Explore how embracing Patanjali's wisdom leads to mastery over body, mind, and spirit for a life of purpose and joy.