When the mind is controlled and still what remains is the soul

A scientist sets out to conquer nature through knowledge - external nature, external knowledge. By these means he may split the atom and achieve external power. A yogi sets out to explore his own internal nature, to penetrate the atom (atma) of being. He does not gain dominion over wide lands and restless seas, but over his own recalcitrant flesh and febrile mind.

As each individual is electrically alive and dynamic, so yoga is a living, dynamic force in life. In order to savor its essence, one needs a religiously attentive dynamic practice done with awareness and absorption.

Freedom in a posture is when every joint is active.

Willpower is nothing but willingness to do.

In forward bends, one uses the outer mind while in backbends the outer mind is silenced and the inner mind is made to work.

Savasana is being without was, being without will be. It is being without anyone who is.