Yoga is meant for the purification of body and its exploration as well as for the refinement of the mind.

Classics postures, when practiced with discrimination and awareness, bring the body, mind, and consciousness into a single, harmonious whole.

I think many of my students have followed the advice I gave years ago, to give more than you take.

When I practice, I am a philosopher. When I teach, I am a scientist. When I demonstrate, I am an artist.

I don’t bring yesterday’s poses to today’s practice. I know yesterday’s poses, but when I practice today I become a beginner. I don’t want yesterday’s experience. I want to see what new understanding may come in addition to what I felt up to now.

I planted the seed, now you must work a lot otherwise the tiny plant will die.

There is no progress toward ultimate freedom without transformation, and this is the key issue in all lives.