10/20/2026
This week we are looking at Brahmacharya, the fourth Yama in the Yoga Sutras. Bramacharya is commonly described as “non-excess” or “right use of energy.”
Bramacharya encourages us to behave in ways that align with our spiritual (how we treat ourselves) and ethical (how we treat others) values. It’s a call for moderation and being mindful of our actions and emotions. Think of it as a middle path - not too much of “this” and just the right amount of “that.”
In this context, Bramacharya is all about the way we manage our personal energy. Think of your energy like water in a bucket. Overindulgent behavior depletes the water in the bucket, leaving us empty. Never dipping into the bucket makes the water stagnant and useless. The middle path keeps the bucket full, fluid, and ready to flow in healthy ways. 
There are many wonderful dimensions to Brahmacharya and ways to practice in our daily lives. Stay connected here as we discuss more about this Yama all this week!