Do not think of yourself as a small, compressed, suffering thing. Think of yourself as graceful and expanding, no matter how unlikely it may seem at the time.
B.K.S. IYENGARYoga is more than physical. It is cellular, mental, intellectual and spiritual-it involves man in his entire being
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After a session of yoga, the mind becomes tranquil and passive.
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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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Hard work and humility are essential for spiritual sadhana.
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Nothing is achieved by a mind that doubts
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Without the accurate spine movement, one can’t exist dynamically.
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Yoga is about the will, working with intelligence and self-reflexive consciousness, can free us from the inevitability of the wavering mind and outwardly directed senses.
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Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit.
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A yogi’s brain extends from the bottom of the foot to the top of his head
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There is only one reality, but there are many ways that reality can be interpreted.
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The art of teaching is tolerance. Humbleness is the art of learning.
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By persistent and sustained practice, anyone and everyone can make the yoga journey and reach the goal of illumination and freedom.
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When you are practicing, do not just do that for the sake of doing. Learn to reflect while you are practising. Make your mind and brain observe and relearn what you are doing. Doing is mechanical; learning is dynamic.
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Fear and fatigue block the mind. Face both, then courage and confidence flows into you.
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The aim of yoga is to calm the chaos of conflicting impulses.
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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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