In order to find out how to reveal our innermost Being, the sages explored the various sheaths of existence, starting from body and progressing through mind and intelligence, and ultimately to the soul. The yogic journey guides us from our periphery, the body, to the center ofour being, the soul. The aim is to integrate the variouslayers so that the inner divinity shines out as through clear glass.

During inhalation, the breath should move exactly like clouds spreading in the sky.

A stable mind is like the hub of a wheel. The world may spin around you, but the mind is steady.

As a breeze ruffles the surface of a lake and distorts the images reflected therein, so also the chitta vrtti (fluctuations of mind) disturb the peace of the mind. The still waters of a lake reflect the beauty around it. When the mind is still, the beauty of the Self is seen reflected in it.

Breath is the king of mind.

Asana is perfect firmness of body, steadiness of intelligence, and benevolence of spirit.

Yoga releases the creative potential in life.