The practice of yogasana for the sake of health, to keep fit, or to maintain flexibility is the external practice of yoga. While this is a legitimate place to begin, it is not the end. Even in simple asanas, one is experiencing the three levels of quest: the external quest, which brings firmness of the body; the internal quest, which brings steadiness of intelligence; and the innermost quest, which brings benevolence of spirit.

If we become aware of its limitations and compulsions, we can transcend them.

The commercialism may wash off sometime later.

The decision to relax rather than to grip, even in the face of impatience or fear, is a conscious and brave choice.

Asanas keep your body, as well as your mind, healthy and active

The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in.

When the asana is correct, there is lightness, a freedom. Freedom comes when every part of the body is active. Let us be free in whatever posture we are doing. Let us be full in whatever we do.