If the foundation is firm the building can withstand calamities. The practice of yoga is the foundation so that the self is not shaken under any circumstances.
B.K.S. IyengarAsana is perfect firmness of body, steadiness of intelligence, and benevolence of spirit.
B.K.S. IyengarAbhyasa (practice) is a dedicated, unswerving, constant, and vigilant search into a chosen subject pursued against all odds in the face of repeated failures, for indefinitely long periods of time.
B.K.S. IyengarBy persistent and sustained practice, anyone and everyone can make the yoga journey and reach the goal of illumination and freedom.
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