We must create a marriage between the awareness of the body and that of the mind. When two parties do not cooperate, there is unhappiness on both sides.
B.K.S. IYENGARAn intellectual mind that is unconnected to the heart is an uncultivated mind.
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Yoga is like music: the rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.
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Hard work and humility are essential for spiritual sadhana.
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Without the accurate spine movement, one can’t exist dynamically.
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True concentration is an unbroken thread of awareness.
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Yoga has to be done with the intellect of the head as well as the intellect of the heart
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The lotus grows in muddy waters but this flower does not show any trace of it: So we have to live in the world.
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Persistent practice alone is the key to yoga. As you take pains to learn, continue with devotion what you have learn.
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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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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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We have two physical eyes, but every pore of the body is also an eye.
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Yoga is effort. Only practice is important. The rest of knowledge is only theory.
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Regular practise of yoga can help you face the turmoil of life with steadiness and stability
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Why should you practice Yoga? To kindle the divine fire within yourself. Everyone has a dormant spark of divinity in him which has to be fanned into flame.
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Healthy plants and trees yield abundant flowers and fruits. Similarly, from a healthy person, smiles and happiness shine forth like the rays of the sun.
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Asanas maintain the strength and health of the body, without which little progress can be made. Asanas keep the body in harmony with nature
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