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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.

B.K.S. Iyengar

A yogi’s brain extends from the bottom of the foot to the top of his head
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Brain Feet Yogi
As a mighty river which when properly harnessed by dams and canals, creates a vast reservoir of water, prevents famine and provides abundant power for industry; so also the mind, when controlled, provides a reservoir of peace and generates abundant energy for the human uplift.
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Rivers Uplifting Water
The yogi learns to forget the past and takes no thought for the morrow. He lives in the eternal present.
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Forget Past Yogi
Knowledge of yoga is no substitute for practice.
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Practice Substitute Yoga
Don’t practice for cosmetic beauty, practice for cosmic beauty. Practice for inner beauty and inner light.
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Inner Beauty Light Practice
The decision to relax rather than to grip, even in the face of impatience or fear, is a conscious and brave choice.
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Brave Choices Decision
If you keep your armpits open, you won’t get depressed.
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Armpit Armpits Open
From Freedom of the Body comes Freedom of the Mind and then Ultimate Freedom!
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Body Mind Ultimate Freedom
The aim of yoga is to calm the chaos of conflicting impulses.
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Calm Chaos Yoga
Asanas maintain the strength and health of the body, without which little progress can be made. Asanas keep the body in harmony with nature
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Asana Body Progress
Look after the root of the tree, and the fragrant flower and luscious fruits will grow by themselves. Look after the health of the body, and the fragrance of the mind and richness of the spirit will follow.
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Flower Roots Tree
It is never too late in life to practice yoga
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Late Practice Yoga
To be dull is easy, to be active requires tremendous work.
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Active Dull Easy
I am standing on my own altar; The poses are my prayers.
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Prayer Standing Yoga
I also say with backbends, you have to be cautiously bold. Not carelessly bold. You have to descend to the dictation of the spine. You cannot command from the brain to do the poses. As you play with a child, guarding the child from injuries, similarly you have to play in backbends, guarding your spine.
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Brain Children Play
Yoga is the golden key that unlocks the door to peace, tranquility and joy.
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Inspiring Keys Yoga

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