BY: NADIA ZAIDI
Yoga is one of the most powerful method of relaxation, mental health, and physical strengthening. It puts you in touch with your inner self and keeps you in the present moment. At its very core is mindfulness and gratitude.
It’s no wonder that it is one of the most popular practices in the world, with millions of devotees who abide by its principles as a way of life. It is rooted in simplicity and doesn’t require fancy equipment or lot’s of money. All you need is solid ground and an open mind.
Here are 10 yoga quotes that convey the essence of yoga on the mind, body and soul:
“Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame.” — B.K.S. Iyengar
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“To perform every action artfully is yoga.” — Swami Kripalu
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“Yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind” — Yoga Sutra 1.2
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“Yoga is a dance between control and surrender — between pushing and letting go — and when to push and when to let go becomes part of the creative process, part of the open-ended exploration of your being.” — Joel Kramer
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“In asana practice we learn to cherish each breath, to cherish every cell in our bodies. The time we spend on the mat is love in action.” — Rolf Gates
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“The very heart of yoga practice is abhyasa – steady effort in the direction you want to go” – Sally Kempton
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“Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there and recognize a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
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“Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured” — B.K Iyengar
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“Yoga does not remove us from the reality or responsibilities of everyday life but rather places our feet firmly and resolutely in the practical ground of experience. We don’t transcend our lives; we return to the life we left behind in the hopes of something better.” – Donna Farhi
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