Yoga is more than physical. It is cellular, mental, intellectual and spiritual-it involves man in his entire being

The pose begins when you want to leave it.

Backbends are to be felt more than expressed. The other postures can be expressed and then felt. Like in meditation each person has to feel backbends.

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

As a fire blazes brightly when the covering of ash over it is scattered by the wind, the divine fire within the body shines in all its majesty when the ashes of desire are scattered by the practice of pranayama.

Healthy plants and trees yield abundant flowers and fruits. Similarly, from a healthy person, smiles and happiness shine forth like the rays of the sun.

Keep your attention internal, not external, not worrying about what others see, but what the Self sees.