There must be relaxation in full extension.

In backbends, one touches the body physically, mentally, intellectually, consciously and spiritually everywhere.

Fear and fatigue block the mind. Face both, then courage and confidence flows into you.

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.

I planted the seed, now you must work a lot otherwise the tiny plant will die.

Health begins with firmness in the body, deepens to emotional stability, then leads to intellectual clarity, wisdom and finally the unveiling of the soul.

You must be as joyful when you fail again and again as you are joyful when you succeed. It is often when you fail that you move toward the goal without being aware of it. You must feel joy even when you have not fully succeeded but only moved toward achievement of your goal.