This practice of yoga is to remove the weeds from the body so that the garden can grow.
B.K.S. IYENGARAnything physical is always changing, therefore, its reality is not constant, not eternal.
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The body is the prop for the soul. So why not let the body be propped by a wall or a block?
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When I stretch, I stretch in such a way that my awareness moves, and a gate of awareness finally opens.
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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.
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If you practice yoga every day with perseverance, you will be able to face the turmoil of life with steadiness and maturity.
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Any action done with beauty and purity, and in complete harmony of body, mind and soul, is Art.
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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.
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Penetration of our mind is our goal, but in the beginning to set things in motion, there is no substitute for sweat.
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If you have the right mind, your body can do anything.
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Don’t practice for cosmetic beauty, practice for cosmic beauty. Practice for inner beauty and inner light.
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Change leads to disappointment if it is not sustained. Transformation is sustained change, and it is achieved through practice.
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True concentration is an unbroken thread of awareness.
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The practice of asanas purges the body of its impurities, bringing strength, firmness, calm, and clarity of mind.
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Be inspired but not proud.
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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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Asana is perfect firmness of body, steadiness of intelligence, and benevolence of spirit.
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