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Words cannot convey the value of yoga – it has to be experienced.

B.K.S. Iyengar

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.
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Mind Party Two
Anything physical is always changing, therefore, its reality is not constant, not eternal.
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Constant Eternal Reality
A yogi’s brain extends from the bottom of the foot to the top of his head
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Brain Feet Yogi
Approach each asana with freshness every day.
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Approach Asana Freshness
Yoga releases the creative potential in life.
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Creative Release Yoga
When stability becomes a habit, maturity and clarity follow.
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Clarity Habit Maturity
Do not think of yourself as a small, compressed, suffering thing. Think of yourself as graceful and expanding, no matter how unlikely it may seem at the time.
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May Suffering Thinking
Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit.
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Body Health Mind Soul
We need sound bodies so we can develop sound minds.
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Body Mind Need Sound
A stable mind is like the hub of a wheel. The world may spin around you, but the mind is steady.
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May Mind World
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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Inspiring Stress Struggle
The ultimate goal of yoga is to realize the brilliance of your soul.
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Goal Soul Yoga
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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Keys Pain Yoga
Fear and fatigue block the mind. Face both, then courage and confidence flows into you.
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Block Flow Mind
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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Body Challenges Mind Weak
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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Appreciate Discovery Yoga

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