It is through the alignment of the body that I discovered the alignment of my mind, self, and intelligence.
B.K.S. IYENGARLook 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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Love begets courage, moderation creates abundance and humility generates power
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Yoga allows you to rediscover a sense of wholeness in your life.
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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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When stability becomes a habit, maturity and clarity follow.
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Yoga is more than physical. It is cellular, mental, intellectual and spiritual-it involves man in his entire being
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If the foundation is firm the building can withstand calamities. The practice of yoga is the foundation so that the self is not shaken under any circumstances.
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The aim of yoga is to calm the chaos of conflicting impulses.
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Firmness in the body leads to firmness in the nervous system.
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Asana is perfect firmness of body, steadiness of intelligence, and benevolence of spirit.
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Yoga is firstly for individual growth, but through individual growth, society and community develop.
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Awareness must be like the rays of the sun: extending everywhere, illuminating all.
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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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Activity and passivity must go together in asanas.
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Know your capacities and continually improve upon them.
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Ignorance has no beginning, but it has an end. There is a beginning but no end to knowledge.
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