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I am standing on my own altar; The poses are my prayers.

B.K.S. Iyengar

Yoga is the method by which the restless mind is calmed And the energy directed into constructive channels.
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Energy Mind Restless Yoga
I think many of my students have followed the advice I gave years ago, to give more than you take.
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Life Thinking Yoga
The Yogi conquers the body by the practice of asanas, making the body a fit vehicle for the spirit. The Yogi knows that it is a necessary vehicle for the spirit, for a soul without a body is like a bird deprived of its power to fly.
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Bird Practice Soul
There is no difference in souls, only the ideas about ourselves that we wear.
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Differences Ideas Soul
Abhyasa (practice) is a dedicated, unswerving, constant, and vigilant search into a chosen subject pursued against all odds in the face of repeated failures, for indefinitely long periods of time.
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Long Odds Practice
Why think of liberation at some future time? Liberation is in the little things, here and now.
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Little Things Littles Thinking
All of us have a dormant spark of divinity in us which has to be fanned into flame by yoga.
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Divinity Flames Yoga
Regular practise of yoga can help you face the turmoil of life with steadiness and stability
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Faces Helping Yoga
Look 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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Flower Roots Tree
When you inhale, you are taking the strength from God. When you exhale, it represents the service you are giving to the world.
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Inspiring Success Yoga
As we explore the soul, it is important to remember that this exploration will take place within nature (the body), for that is where and what we are.
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Body Important Soul
The ultimate goal of yoga is to realize the brilliance of your soul.
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Goal Soul Yoga
The light that Yoga sheds on life is something special. It is transformative. It does not just change the way we see things; it transforms the person who sees.
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Light Special Yoga
Balance in the body is the foundation for balance in life.
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Balance Body Foundation
Do not aim low, you will miss the mark. Aim high and you will be on a threshold of bliss.
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Bliss Inspiring Missing
Hard work and humility are essential for spiritual sadhana.
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Hard Work Humility Spiritual

I am standing on my own altar; The poses are my prayers.

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