If the foundation is firm the building can withstand calamities. The practice of yoga is the foundation so that the self is not shaken under any circumstances.
B.K.S. IYENGARIn 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!
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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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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!
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I am standing on my own altar; The poses are my prayers.
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Without education, confidence does not come.
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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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Do to your capacity. Always strive to extend your capacity. Ten minutes today, after a few days, twelve minutes. Master that, then again extend.
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We can wash the skin of our bodies with a bath, but through asana practice we not only purify our blood and cells, we are cleansing the inner body as we practice.
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Be inspired but not proud.
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Focus on keeping your spine straight. It is the job of the spine to keep the brain alert.
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I always tell people, live happily and die majestically.
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Action is movement with intelligence. The world is filled with movement. What the world needs is more conscious movement, more action.
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The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in.
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It is while practicing yoga asanas that you learn the art of adjustment.
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If you balance in the Present, you are living in Eternity
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One’s spiritual realization lies in none other than how one walks among and interacts with one’s fellow beings.
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