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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
The body is my temple, asanas are my prayers.
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Asana Body Prayer
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
Live before you die, so that death is also a lively celebration.
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Celebration Dies Lively
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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Life Reality Yoga
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
First yoga deals with health, strength and conquest of the body. Next, it lifts the veil of difference between the body and the mind. Lastly, it leads the Sadhaka to peace and unalloyed purity.
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Differences Mind Yoga
We need sound bodies so we can develop sound minds.
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Body Mind Need Sound
As animals, we walk the earth. As bearers of divine essence, we are among the stars. As human beings, we are caught in the middle, seeking to reconcile the paradox of how to make our way upon earth while striving for something more permanent and more profound.
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Animal Essence Stars
It is through the alignment of the body that I discovered the alignment of my mind, self, and intelligence.
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Inspiring Life Yoga
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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Easier Next Willpower
An intellectual mind that is unconnected to the heart is an uncultivated mind.
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Heart Intellectual Mind
The ultimate goal of yoga is to realize the brilliance of your soul.
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Goal Soul Yoga
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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Asana Body Progress
Willpower is nothing but willingness to do.
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Inspiring Willingness Willpower
Without education, confidence does not come.
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Come Confidence Education

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