Before peace between the nations, we have to find peace inside that small nation which is our own being.
B.K.S. IYENGARWe can wash the skin of our bodies with a bath, but through asana practice we not only purify our blood and cells, we are cleansing the inner body as we practice.
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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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From Freedom of the Body comes Freedom of the Mind and then Ultimate Freedom!
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There is a universal reality in ourselves that aligns us with a universal reality that is everywhere.
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The supreme adventure in a man’s life is his journey back to his Creator.
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Ignorance has no beginning, but it has an end. There is a beginning but no end to knowledge.
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I can remain thoughtfully thoughtless, It is not an empty mind.
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Our greed comes from our fear that we will not have enough – whether it is money or love that we grasp. Yoga teaches us to let go of these fears and so to realize the abundance around us and within us.
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The decision to relax rather than to grip, even in the face of impatience or fear, is a conscious and brave choice.
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Do not allow past experiences to be imprinted on your mind. Perform asana each time with a fresh mind and with a fresh approach.
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If you keep your armpits open, you won’t get depressed.
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Knowledge of yoga is no substitute for practice.
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Practice doing yoga with an innocent mind. Then, you will be able to cognize the things happening in your body
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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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As leaves move in the wind, your mind moves with your breath.
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I also say with backbends, you have to be cautiously bold. Not carelessly bold. You have to descend to the dictation of the spine. You cannot command from the brain to do the poses. As you play with a child, guarding the child from injuries, similarly you have to play in backbends, guarding your spine.
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