Satya urges us to be truthful in our interactions and to live with honesty and integrity. This Yama challenges us to align our thoughts, words, and actions with our true inner selves. It's about being authentic and honest, not only with others but also with ourselves. It also requires that in telling the truth we do not harm another person either, because that would mean violating the first Yama – kindness.

In your yoga practice this means being honest about how it feels in a pose, and whether it is causing you pain. It means working at your level with no apologies. It means being noticing whether you mind is wandering and what you’re breath is doing.