Yoga is effort. Only practice is important. The rest of knowledge is only theory.

From Freedom of the Body comes Freedom of the Mind and then Ultimate Freedom!

Firmness in the body leads to firmness in the nervous system.

The body has to be invaded by the intelligence; each part has to become intelligent.

We often fool ourselves that we are concentrating because we fix our attention on wavering objects.

The union of nature and soul removes the veil of ignorance that covers our intelligence.

Backbends are not poses meant for expressionism. Backbends are meant to understand the back parts of our bodies. The front body can be seen with the eyes, but the back body can only be felt. That's why I say these are the most advanced postures, where the mind begins to look at the back.