“Yoga uses the body to discipline the mind and to reach the soul.”

We can rise above our limitations, only once we recognize them.

The battle of yoga is with the body and with the ego. You must conquer your ego, or small self, so that you can let your soul, your big Self, be victorious.

In your discipline, if doubt comes, let it come. You do your work and let doubt carry on with its work. And let us see which gives up first!

The breath must be enticed or cajoled, like catching a horse in a field, not by chasing after it, but by standing still with an apple in one’s hand.

Penetration of our mind is our goal, but in the beginning to set things in motion, there is no substitute for sweat.

Focus on keeping your spine straight. It is the job of the spine to keep the brain alert.

Life means to be living.Problems will always be there. When they arise navigate through them with yoga- don’t take a break.

Give more than you receive. That is the principle I tell all my students.

Without education, confidence does not come.

From Freedom of the Body comes Freedom of the Mind and then Ultimate Freedom!

Knowledge of yoga is no substitute for practice.

After a session of yoga, the mind becomes tranquil and passive.

A good teacher helps you explore the maximum.

Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame.

Your body is the child of the soul. you must nourish and train that child.

It is while practicing yoga asanas that you learn the art of adjustment.

Health and cheerfulness naturally beget each other.

My wife’s trying to get me into yoga, and it’s gonna take me a while, but eventually I’m gonna have to.

I’m pretty positive, optimistic, so I always expect the best.

Yoga is when you feel pure consciousness and spirit.

Yoga adds years to your life and life to your years.

Practicing yoga is like tuning up your car.

You are not your thoughts, and you are not the product of your thoughts.

Great compassion penetrates into the marrow of the bone. It is the support of all living beings.