Yoga is an art, a science and a philosophy. It touches the life of man at every level, physical, mental, and spiritual. It is a practical method for making one’s life purposeful, useful and noble.
B.K.S. IYENGARMy Maman told me that only the crazy ones and the passionate ones accomplish anything in life.
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All of us have a dormant spark of divinity in us which has to be fanned into flame by yoga.
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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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You do not need to seek freedom in some distant land, for it exists within your own body, heart, mind, and soul.
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Hard work and humility are essential for spiritual sadhana.
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A yogi’s brain extends from the bottom of the foot to the top of his head
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Why should you practice Yoga? To kindle the divine fire within yourself. Everyone has a dormant spark of divinity in him which has to be fanned into flame.
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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 practice of asanas purges the body of its impurities, bringing strength, firmness, calm, and clarity of mind.
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Yoga releases the creative potential in life.
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The yogi cannot be afraid to die, because he has brought life to every cell of his body. We are afraid to die, because we are afraid we have not lived. The yogi has lived.
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The highest point of yesterday should be the lowest point of today
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It is while practicing yoga asanas that you learn the art of adjustment.
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I can remain thoughtfully thoughtless, It is not an empty mind.
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If you keep your armpits open, you won’t get depressed.
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Look after the root of the tree, and the fragrant flower and luscious fruits will grow by themselves. Look after the health of the body, and the fragrance of the mind and richness of the spirit will follow.
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