Asteya, the practice of non-stealing, is not only about how we treat others but also how we care for ourselves. We steal energy when we breathe without awareness, rush past the present, or doubt our own inner wisdom. By honoring breath, presence, rest, and self-trust, we return to the heart’s natural abundance and live in harmony with ourselves.

The second Yama asks us to be sincere and authentic so that our actions line up with our values.