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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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When stability becomes a habit, maturity and clarity follow.
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Clarity Habit Maturity
Action is movement with intelligence
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Action Intelligence Movement
The flexibility we gain in asana is the living symbol of the suppleness we gain in relation to life’s problems and challenges.
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Asana Challenges Gains
We have two physical eyes, but every pore of the body is also an eye.
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Body Eye Two
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
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
Balance in the body is the foundation for balance in life.
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Balance Body Foundation
Do not stop trying just because perfection eludes you.
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Inspiring Life Yoga
Practice doing yoga with an innocent mind. Then, you will be able to cognize the things happening in your body
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Mind Practice Yoga
Willpower is nothing but willingness to do.
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Inspiring Willingness Willpower
Fear and fatigue block the mind. Face both, then courage and confidence flows into you.
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Block Flow Mind
Sometimes our body is willing, but our mind is weak. Sometimes our mind is willing, but our body is weak. Do not be afraid. Strive to extend your capacity but do not be disappointed with yourself. What does not challenge us, cannot change us.
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Body Challenges Mind Weak
Health is not a commodity to be bargained for. It has to be earned through sweat.
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Bargain Commodity Earn Sweat
Training of the mind and body leads to awareness of the soul
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Mind Soul Training
If you open the armpits, the brain becomes light. You cannot brood or become depressed.
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Armpits Brain Light
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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Illumination Journey Yoga

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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