It is never too late in life to practice yoga
B.K.S. IYENGARWhile doing the postures, your mind should be in half-consciousn ess, which does not mean sleep. It means silence, emptiness, space, which can then be filled with an acute awareness of the sensations given by the posture. You watch yourself from inside. It is a full silence.
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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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Love begets courage, moderation creates abundance and humility generates power
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The aim of yoga is to calm the chaos of conflicting impulses.
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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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When you are practicing, do not just do that for the sake of doing. Learn to reflect while you are practising. Make your mind and brain observe and relearn what you are doing. Doing is mechanical; learning is dynamic.
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The material body has a practical reality that is accessible. It is here and now, and we can do something with it. However, we must not forget that the innermost part of our being is also trying to help us. It wants to come out to the surface and express itself.
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Learning is as much an art as teaching
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Yoga is when every cell of the body sings the song of the soul.
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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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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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The body is the prop for the soul. So why not let the body be propped by a wall or a block?
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Yoga allows you to find an inner peace that is not ruffled and riled by the endless stresses and struggles of life.
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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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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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Willpower is concrete, not ethereal. When you do something, you demonstrate your willpower, and it becomes all the easier to have the same power of will the next time.
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