People say that steadiness of mind is an end; no, it is a beginning. I am there; I can explain everything up to that point. Then I struggle to discover what comes after, so this steadiness is not an end, it is the beginning and the instrument.

Mind is the king of the senses; breath is the king of the mind; and the nerves are king of the breath.

Asanas maintain the strength and health of the body, without which little progress can be made. Asanas keep the body in harmony with nature

As we shave it happens that we cut ourself with the razor blade; this does not mean that we must not shave in the morning any longer. It is the same thing for yoga.

There is no difference in our souls...That is what yoga teaches. When you and I meet together, we forget ourselves -- our cultures and classes. There are no divisions, and we talk mind to mind, soul to soul. We are no different in our deepest needs. We are all humans.

Action is movement with intelligence

Breath is the king of mind.