We often fool ourselves that we are concentrating because we fix our attention on wavering objects.
B.K.S. IYENGARTraining of the mind and body leads to awareness of the soul
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It is while practicing yoga asanas that you learn the art of adjustment.
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Yoga is effort. Only practice is important. The rest of knowledge is only theory.
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Be inspired but not proud.
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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 I stretch, I stretch in such a way that my awareness moves, and a gate of awareness finally opens.
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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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Yoga is firstly for individual growth, but through individual growth, society and community develop.
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Regular practise of yoga can help you face the turmoil of life with steadiness and stability
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The highest point of yesterday should be the lowest point of today
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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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As leaves move in the wind, your mind moves with your breath.
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Yoga is a mirror to look at ourselves from within.
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It took me whole decades to appreciate the depth and true value of yoga. Sacred texts supported my discoveries, but it was not they that signposted the way. What I learned through yoga, I found out through yoga.
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Keep your attention internal, not external, not worrying about what others see, but what the Self sees.
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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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