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I am standing on my own altar; The poses are my prayers.

B.K.S. Iyengar

A stable mind is like the hub of a wheel. The world may spin around you, but the mind is steady.
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May Mind World
Activity and passivity must go together in asanas.
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Activity Together
When stability becomes a habit, maturity and clarity follow.
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Clarity Habit Maturity
Healthy plants and trees yield abundant flowers and fruits. Similarly, from a healthy person, smiles and happiness shine forth like the rays of the sun.
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Flower Yield Yoga
A yogi’s brain extends from the bottom of the foot to the top of his head
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Brain Feet Yogi
After a session of yoga, the mind becomes tranquil and passive.
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Mind Passive Yoga
Yoga is an interior penetration leading to integration of being, senses, breath, mind, intelligence, consciousness, and Self. It is definitely an inward journey, evolution through involution, toward the Soul, which in turn desires to emerge and embrace you in its glory.
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Journey Self Yoga
The highest point of yesterday should be the lowest point of today
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Today Yesterday Yoga
Mind is the king of the senses; breath is the king of the mind; and the nerves are king of the breath.
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Breath Kings Mind
Training of the mind and body leads to awareness of the soul
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Mind Soul Training
The practice of asanas purges the body of its impurities, bringing strength, firmness, calm, and clarity of mind.
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Body Mind Practice
When your body, mind and soul are healthy and harmonious, you will bring health and harmony to the world- not by withdrawing from the world, but by being a healthy, living organ of the body of humanity.
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Healthy Humanity Soul
The battle of yoga is with the body and with the ego. You must conquer your ego, or small self, so that you can let your soul, your big Self, be victorious.
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Ego Self Yoga
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.
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Lakes Mind Self
Approach each asana with freshness every day.
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Approach Asana Freshness
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

I am standing on my own altar; The poses are my prayers.

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