Man is a masterpiece of creation, if only because no amount of determinism can prevent him from believing that he acts as a free being.
Your whole being should be symmetrical. Yoga is symmetry. That is why yoga is a basic art.
Look after the root of the tree, and the fragrant flower and luscious fruits will grow by themselves. Look after the health of the body, and the fragrance of the mind and richness of the spirit will follow.
Yoga uses the body to discipline the mind and to reach the soul.
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.
Yes, flexibility of body and physical perfection for Yogasana is important. However more important is the state of your mind, Meditative mind. Your flexibility might be excellent but if your mind is not attentive, you are merely doing some physical exercise, not Yoga.
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.
I argued that the Bush administration, and the Coalition officials more recently, didn't understand Iraqi society. They thought it was a blank slate, that they could use Iraqis as guinea pigs.
I travel all the time, and I have two small children.
The ne plus ultra of wickedness is embodied in what is commonly presented to mankind as the creed of Christianity.
There are goods so opposed that we cannot seize both, but, by too much prudence, may pass between them at too great a distance to reach either.