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It is through the alignment of the body that I discovered the alignment of my mind, self, and intelligence.
Yoga is the method by which the restless mind is calmed And the energy directed into constructive channels.
There is no progress toward ultimate freedom without transformation, and this is the key issue in all lives.
Your body exists in the past and your mind exists in the future. In yoga, they come together in the present.
Practice doing yoga with an innocent mind. Then, you will be able to cognize the things happening in your body
One's spiritual realization lies in none other than how one walks among and interacts with one's fellow beings.
The hardness of a diamond is part of its usefulness, but its true value is in the light that shines through it.
The lotus grows in muddy waters but this flower does not show any trace of it: So we have to live in the world.
You do not need to seek freedom in some distant land, for it exists within your own body, heart, mind, and soul.
In backbends, one touches the body physically, mentally, intellectually, consciously and spiritually everywhere.
The practice of asanas purges the body of its impurities, bringing strength, firmness, calm, and clarity of mind.
The study of asana is not about mastering posture. It's about using posture to understand and transform yourself.
Through surrender the aspirant's ego is effaced, and . . . grace . . . pours down upon him like a torrential rain.
I don't stretch my body as if it is an object. I do yoga from the self towards the body, not the other way around.
Lack of knowledge is the source of all pains and sorrows whether dormant, attenuated, interrupted or fully active.
Yoga is more than physical. It is cellular, mental, intellectual and spiritual-it involves man in his entire being
Yoga allows you to find an inner peace that is not ruffled and riled by the endless stresses and struggles of life.
The decision to relax rather than to grip, even in the face of impatience or fear, is a conscious and brave choice.
Penetration of our mind is our goal, but in the beginning to set things in motion, there is no substitute for sweat.
Persistent practice alone is the key to yoga. As you take pains to learn, continue with devotion what you have learn.
When an asana is done correctly the body movements are smooth, there is lightness in the body and freedom in the mind.
By drawing our senses of perception inward, we are able to experience the control, silence, and quietness of the mind.
Yoga takes us to an unconditioned freedom, because yoga sees even good habits as a form of conditioning or limitation.
The primary aim of yoga is to restore the mind to simplicity, peace, and poise, to free it from confusion and distress.
The beauty of a lake reflects the beauty around it. When the mind is still, the beauty of the Self is seen reflected in it.
Life means to be living.Problems will always be there. When they arise navigate through them with yoga- don't take a break.
In forward bends, one uses the outer mind while in backbends the outer mind is silenced and the inner mind is made to work.
Yoga is like music: the rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.
If you practice yoga every day with perseverance, you will be able to face the turmoil of life with steadiness and maturity.
The physical body is not only a temple for our soul, but the means by which we embark on the inward journey toward the core.
Spirituality is not some external goal that one must seek, but a part of the divine core of each of us, which we must reveal.
When you inhale, you are taking the strength from God. When you exhale, it represents the service you are giving to the world.
The flexibility we gain in asana is the living symbol of the suppleness we gain in relation to life’s problems and challenges.
Change leads to disappointment if it is not sustained. Transformation is sustained change, and it is achieved through practice.
Do not allow past experiences to be imprinted on your mind. Perform asana each time with a fresh mind and with a fresh approach.
Feeling the movement of movements is wandering to the past or future. Living in the movements of movement is being in the present.
By persistent and sustained practice, anyone and everyone can make the yoga journey and reach the goal of illumination and freedom.
Everybody should live quietly whether his experiences are happy or sad, whether they are successes or failures. That is contentment.
Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one's actions.
Action is movement with intelligence. The world is filled with movement. What the world needs is more conscious movement, more action.
Asanas maintain the strength and health of the body, without which little progress can be made. Asanas keep the body in harmony with nature
In your discipline, if doubt comes, let it come. You do your work and let doubt carry on with its work. And let us see which gives up first!
Classics postures, when practiced with discrimination and awareness, bring the body, mind, and consciousness into a single, harmonious whole.
Do to your capacity. Always strive to extend your capacity. Ten minutes today, after a few days, twelve minutes. Master that, then again extend.
As long as the body is not in perfect health, you think about it, and that prevents you from thinking of the mind. The sound mind is a sound body.
The conjunction of effort, concentration and balance in asana forces us to live intensely in the present moment, a rare experience in modern life.
The breath must be enticed or cajoled, like catching a horse in a field, not by chasing after it, but by standing still with an apple in one’s hand.
Yoga allows you to rediscover a sense of wholeness in your life, where you do not feel like you are constantly trying to fit broken pieces together.
As we explore the soul, it is important to remember that this exploration will take place within nature (the body), for that is where and what we are.
Backbends are to be felt more than expressed. The other postures can be expressed and then felt. Like in meditation each person has to feel backbends.