Yamas and Niyamas: Ethical Practices

The strict discipline necessary to cultivate balance may also be reflected in our ethical practices in the markets. The financial markets are a compendium of mass human behaviour, and, as such, a public place. The yamas aim to purify our thoughts so we may communicate with our environment in a healthy way. If we see the markets as a projection of our inner character, we must ensure that it contains the courage, generosity, trust, respect, understanding, and confidence we hope to see in ourselves. The yamas and niyamas will improve our inner dialogue and develop the qualities required for a life of contentment from an unfettered mind.