Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit.
B.K.S. IYENGARYoga has to be done with the intellect of the head as well as the intellect of the heart
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During inhalation, the breath should move exactly like clouds spreading in the sky.
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Yoga is a way of life; it is an art, a science, a philosophy.
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As long as the body is not in perfect health, you think about it, and that prevents you from thinking of the mind. The sound mind is a sound body.
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The flexibility we gain in asana is the living symbol of the suppleness we gain in relation to life’s problems and challenges.
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Hard work and humility are essential for spiritual sadhana.
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Knowledge of yoga is no substitute for practice.
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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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Savasana is being without was, being without will be. It is being without anyone who is.
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Move from the known to the unknown.
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Approach each asana with freshness every day.
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Asana is perfect firmness of body, steadiness of intelligence, and benevolence of spirit.
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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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Nothing can be forced, receptivity is everything.
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As leaves move in the wind, your mind moves with your breath.
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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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