What are the ethical principles of yoga, as outlined in the Yoga Sutras? How do they relate to modern yoga practice?

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a foundational text of classical yoga that dates back to around 200 CE. Among its eight limbs or aspects of yoga, the first two limbs, called the yamas and niyamas, outline the ethical principles and values that are considered fundamental to a yoga practitioner's spiritual growth and development. The yamas are the ethical guidelines or restraints that are meant to be observed in one's interactions with the external world. There are five yamas: 1. Ahimsa: Non-violence or non-harming. This principle includes refraining from causing harm to oneself, others, and all living beings. 2. Satya: Truthfulness. This principle entails being honest in one's thoughts, words, and actions. 3. Asteya: Non-stealing. This principle includes not taking any....