Satya, often translated as truthfulness, is the second of the yamas. Sandra Anderson explains why this discipline must always be firmly grounded in the principle of ahimsa—non-violence, and shares how the practice of satya can allow us to hold a larger perspective in our communication with others, sowing the seeds for transformation in ourselves and our relationships.

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