EP 15: How Yoga's Ethical Principles Can Transform Your Leadership

The Journey Podcast

In this episode, I explore the power of Yoga's ethical principles and how they can transform your leadership. 

I share my personal experience of leading a small team without prior experience, and how the 5 Yamas, the ethical principles from the 8-Fold Path of Yoga (Ashtanga Yoga in Sanskrit) from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, guided me through challenges and helped me become a more embodied, authentic, and effective leader.

Whether you're an aspiring leader or someone seeking to embody authentic and effective leadership, this episode offers valuable insights and journaling prompts to help you apply these ancient principles in modern corporate settings.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ahimsa (Non-Violence / Non-Harming): Learn how practicing kindness and non-harming in thoughts, words, and actions can create a more inclusive and supportive work environment.

  • Satya (Truthfulness): Discover the importance of authenticity in leadership and how speaking your truth can build trust and integrity within your team.

  • Asteya (Non-Stealing): Explore how avoiding stealing of time, attention, and credit can lead to a more collaborative and empowering workplace.

  • Brahmacharya (Non-Excess): Understand the value of energy management and how slowing down can enhance productivity and decision-making.

  • Aparigraha (Non-Greed & Non-Attachment): Reflect on the importance of letting go of unhealthy attachments and fostering a mindset of abundance and generosity in leadership.

For journaling prompts for each Yama, go to the full show notes: https://risakawamoto.com/how-yoga-ethical-principles-can-transform-your-leadership/


Reflections:

  • How can you integrate these Yogic principles into your daily leadership practices?

  • Which Yama resonates most with you, and how can it transform your leadership style?


Tune in to discover how embracing these ancient Yogic principles can help you become the leader you aspire to be!


If you are a purpose-driven, passionate, aspiring leader, who wants to make a positive impact and create positive change with your work, but you find yourself constantly doubting yourself and battling with your inner-critic, or perhaps you are struggling to progress into a leadership role, I would love to invite you to my 1:1 somatic coaching programme - Embody Your Authentic Self. 

Embody Your Authentic Self – Somatic Coaching Programme is a journey of self-discovery, allowing you to become the authentic leader you desire to be.

If this interests you, I’d love to hear from you! Go to risakawamoto.com/apply, and complete your application form and I will get back to you within 24 hours to discuss next steps! 

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