The Digital Yamas & Niyamas

Ash Dhareshwar
Nov 2
2 min read

Updated: 2 days ago

In a world where our minds spend more time online than ever before. Every click, swipe, forward, or comment has the power to affect someone else’s mental and emotional wellbeing.

It’s time we take responsibility for the kind of digital presence we create.

Gurukul 8 presents The Digital Yamas & Niyamas. Ten timeless principles reimagined for today’s digital age.

A guide to inner balance and outer expression in the online world.

Inspired by the eternal wisdom of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, we have adapted the timeless Yamas & Niyamas for a digital context.

Use these ten simple principles for mindful and balanced use of digital technology including social media, email, messaging apps, and more.

In this release, we encourage awareness of Cyber Ahimsa (non-violence), Digital Satya (truthfulness), Scroll Santosha (contentment), and Analytical Svadhyaya (self-study) – principles that can help us navigate technology with mindfulness and integrity.

📱Let’s begin ...!

🧡Cyber Ahimsa

Inspired by the Yogic principle of Ahimsa (non-violence) reminds us that words are energy.

Emojis, comments, even silence, carry tone and intent.

💬 What if every online interaction was guided by kindness?

Cyber Ahimsa.

Speak, post, and react with awareness.

Ahimsa (non-violence) is the root of all Yama behaviours. That’s why it's critical that we continue or begin practicing it—especially in the digital realm.

Let's all be champions of Cyber Ahimsa and help create more mindful online spaces.

📣Digital Satya

Inspired by the Yogic principle of Satya (truthfulness) — invites us to bring sincerity and accuracy into every digital interaction. From emails, messages to social media and beyond, truth shapes the health of our digital spaces.

💬 Verify before you share. Don’t let misinformation travel through you.

When we practise Digital Satya, we’re not just passing along facts — we’re strengthening trust in the digital realms we all share.

📱Scroll Santosha

Inspired by the Yogic principle of Santosha (contentment) — reminds us to find satisfaction in what we have, rather than what we see online. In a world of endless scrolling, likes, and comparisons, true peace begins when we stop measuring our worth against curated screens.

💬 Pause before you scroll. Appreciate before you compare. Engage, but stay grounded.

Let’s build digital realms where fulfilment comes from within — one mindful scroll at a time.

📊Analytical Svadhyaya

Inspired by the Yogic principle of Svadhyaya (self-study) — encourages us to use digital tools not just for tracking but for transformation. From analytics dashboards to wellbeing apps, it’s about reflecting on patterns and using awareness to evolve our habits mindfully.

💬 Use digital insights to observe, not to judge. Reflect, don’t compare. Track, but also transform.

Check out our resources page to tools to help you reflect on your inner alignment and areas for growth. Try the Yogi-Meter, discover Ayurvedic body type, find out your digital FOMO and more.