Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar Quotes
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When an asana is done correctly the body movements are smooth, there is lightness in the body and freedom in the mind.
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The whole thrust of yogic philosophical and scientific inquiry has therefore been to examine the nature of being, with a view to learning to respond to the stresses of life without so many tremors and troubles.
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By drawing our senses of perception inward, we are able to experience the control, silence, and quietness of the mind.
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Asanas penetrate deep into each layer of the body and ultimately into the consciousness itself.
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Classics postures, when practiced with discrimination and awareness, bring the body, mind, and consciousness into a single, harmonious whole.
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We need sound bodies so we can develop sound minds.
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Relaxation: In. Every. Pose. There. Should. Be. Repose.
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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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What I was is unimportant, what I am now is important.
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There is no difference in souls, only the ideas about ourselves that we wear.
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Change leads to disappointment if it is not sustained. Transformation is sustained change, and it is achieved through practice.
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Sometimes our body is willing, but our mind is weak. Sometimes our mind is willing, but our body is weak. Do not be afraid. Strive to extend your capacity but do not be disappointed with yourself. What does not challenge us, cannot change us.
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The beauty of a lake reflects the beauty around it. When the mind is still, the beauty of the Self is seen reflected in it.
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Yoga is meant for the purification of body and its exploration as well as for the refinement of the mind.
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Yoga is firstly for individual growth, but through individual growth, society and community develop.
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In whatever position one is in, or in whatever condition in life one is placed, one must find balance. Balance is the state of the present - the here and now. If you balance in the present, you are living in Eternity.
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Do not allow past experiences to be imprinted on your mind. Perform asana each time with a fresh mind and with a fresh approach.
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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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Yoga is the music of the soul. So do continue, and the gates of the soul will open.
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Hard work and humility are essential for spiritual sadhana.
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Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open.
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Purity is when there is no anxiety, no worry, no thinking.
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Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame.
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Yoga releases the creative potential in life.