Meditation means to go beyond the limitations of body and mind.
The spread of yoga is the symbol of a changing world. It represents a world where knowledge flows, without restriction of country, creed or class. It represents a world where people come together across boundaries, for causes and concerns that unite the planet.
The awareness that we cultivate is what makes yoga a practice, rather than a task or a goal to be completed. Your body will most likely become much more flexible by doing yoga, and so will your mind.
If you offer them some sugarcane, even elephants can do this, sometimes on the first try.
When I meditate, I clearly see that God is already seated inside my heart.
When you are truly meditative, there is no time and space for you. Time and space is just a creation of the mind.
Yoga is about compassion and generosity towards others. It means being mindful of the world around us.
I could go on for days about why I love yoga. One of my favorite parts is I can't think about anything else other than doing what the teacher tells me to do. For me, someone who has a million things going on at any given moment, that kind of surrender is liberating. I also learn so much about myself - my limitations, my potential, how to be mindful of an injury.
When you find that you're unhappy, know that it's because you're not loving properly.
Yoga always made me feel really good about myself.
Selfless giving is measured by how good you feel. Self giving should be obvious.
As we shave it happens that we cut ourself with the razor blade; this does not mean that we must not shave in the morning any longer. It is the same thing for yoga.
Yoga is possible for anybody who really wants it. Yoga is universal. . . . But don't approach yoga with a business mind looking for worldly gain.
It is only if you have the courage to follow your heart that you will succeed on the path of love.
Starting out in a beginner class and really understanding the fundamentals of yoga is really important.
Perseverance is the essential requirement in the practice of yoga. It has to be done day by day, week by week, year by year, until the mind is brought to the 'still point' where it is open to the grace of God.
The path of love. Good luck. May your love guide you through the bardo to eternity.
Humble people dont get Offended easily.
I've done archery for about six weeks, and rock climbing, tree climbing - and combat, running and vaulting. But also yoga and things like that, to stay catlike!
In the morning, I practice 15 minutes of yoga.