By drawing our senses of perception inward, we are able to experience the control, silence, and quietness of the mind.

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

To master fear is the most important battle to win.

Yoga uses the body to discipline the mind and to reach the soul.

Yoga is firstly for individual growth, but through individual growth, society and community develop.

The challenge of yoga is to go beyond our limits - within reason. We continually expand the frame of the mind by using the canvas of the body. It is as if you were to stretch a canvas more and create a larger surface for a painting. But we must respect the present form of our body. If you pull too much at once, we will rip the canvas. If the practice of today damages the practice of tomorrow, it is not correct practice.

Confidence, clarity and compassion are essential qualities of a teacher.