Happy is the man who knows how to distinguish the real from the unreal, the eternal from the transient and the good from the pleasant by his discrimination and wisdom.
B.K.S. IYENGARYour whole being should be symmetrical. Yoga is symmetry. That is why yoga is a basic 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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Relaxation: In. Every. Pose. There. Should. Be. Repose.
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The supreme adventure in a man’s life is his journey back to his Creator.
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It is never too late in life to practice yoga
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It is through the alignment of the body that I discovered the alignment of my mind, self, and intelligence.
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Your body exists in the past and your mind exists in the future. In yoga, they come together in the present.
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We need sound bodies so we can develop sound minds.
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Do to your capacity. Always strive to extend your capacity. Ten minutes today, after a few days, twelve minutes. Master that, then again extend.
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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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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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Yoga releases the creative potential in life.
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If you have the right mind, your body can do anything.
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Extension brings space, space brings freedom, freedom brings precision. Precision is truth.
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Focus on keeping your spine straight. It is the job of the spine to keep the brain alert.
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Yoga is firstly for individual growth, but through individual growth, society and community develop.
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