“Excess overdoes us, overextends us, and takes us away from ourselves, seeing everything as sacred firmly roots us and balances us.”
– Deborah Adele
The fourth step for living a purpose filled life is Brahmacharya (non-excess). Even something that is healthy for us, for example exercise, if done to excess can become detrimental. When practicing yoga both on and off the mat, seek balance, simple indulgences and moderation.