Savasana is being without was, being without will be. It is being without anyone who is.
B.K.S. IYENGARWhen the restlessness of the mind, intellect and self is stilled through the practice of Yoga, the yogi by the grace of the Spirit within himself finds fulfillment.
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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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Breath is the vehicle of consciousness and so, by its slow measured observation and distribution, we learn to tug our attention away from external desires toward a judicious, intelligent awareness.
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Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit.
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Training of the mind and body leads to awareness of the soul
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Yoga is a way of life; it is an art, a science, a philosophy.
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When you are practicing, do not just do that for the sake of doing. Learn to reflect while you are practising. Make your mind and brain observe and relearn what you are doing. Doing is mechanical; learning is dynamic.
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The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in.
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Do not aim low, you will miss the mark. Aim high and you will be on a threshold of bliss.
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As a well cut diamond has many facets, each reflecting a different color of light, so does the word yoga, each facet reflecting a different shade of meaning and revealing different aspects of the entire range of human endeavor to win inner peace and happiness.
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While doing the postures, your mind should be in half-consciousn ess, which does not mean sleep. It means silence, emptiness, space, which can then be filled with an acute awareness of the sensations given by the posture. You watch yourself from inside. It is a full silence.
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Be inspired but not proud.
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The highest point of yesterday should be the lowest point of today
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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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The supreme adventure in a man’s life is his journey back to his Creator.
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When stability becomes a habit, maturity and clarity follow.
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