Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar Quotes
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The light that Yoga sheds on life is something special. It is transformative. It does not just change the way we see things; it transforms the person who sees.
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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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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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From Freedom of the Body comes Freedom of the Mind and then Ultimate Freedom!
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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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Approach each asana with freshness every day.
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As a breeze ruffles the surface of a lake and distorts the images reflected therein, so also the chitta vrtti (fluctuations of mind) disturb the peace of the mind. The still waters of a lake reflect the beauty around it. When the mind is still, the beauty of the Self is seen reflected in it.
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That's the beauty of backbends. Emotionally we can never be disturbed, for the emotional centre becomes an extrovert. When you do Viparita Dandasana, your head looks backwards, but your conscious mind stretches everywhere. Study by observing how the mind gets regulated. You not only know the freedom in the spine, but also the freedom in the spirit.
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Asanas maintain the strength and health of the body, without which little progress can be made. Asanas keep the body in harmony with nature
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There is no difference in our souls...That is what yoga teaches. When you and I meet together, we forget ourselves -- our cultures and classes. There are no divisions, and we talk mind to mind, soul to soul. We are no different in our deepest needs. We are all humans.
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Yoga allows you to rediscover a sense of wholeness in your life.
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What I was is unimportant, what I am now is important.
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The material body has a practical reality that is accessible. It is here and now, and we can do something with it. However, we must not forget that the innermost part of our being is also trying to help us. It wants to come out to the surface and express itself.
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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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The study of asana is not about mastering posture.
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There is no progress toward ultimate freedom without transformation, and this is the key issue in all lives.
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Yoga is the music of the soul. So do continue, and the gates of the soul will open.
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The body is my temple, asanas are my prayers.
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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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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.
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If you open the armpits, the brain becomes light. You cannot brood or become depressed.
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People say that steadiness of mind is an end; no, it is a beginning. I am there; I can explain everything up to that point. Then I struggle to discover what comes after, so this steadiness is not an end, it is the beginning and the instrument.
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Extension brings space, space brings freedom, freedom brings precision. Precision is truth.
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If everyone practiced yoga, pharmacies would have to close.