Sri Krishnamacharya used to tell me: 'Do the Headstand when you are tired and in need of a tonic; when you are unable to fall asleep; when you are hungry, nervous and unhappy. Do it when in need of relaxation, when the brain is clouded, when you are in low spirits. Do it when your thoughts are distracted and you cannot concentrate properly or meditate.'

Yoga means union, in all its significances and dimensions.

Laughter drives shouting away.

Freedom is living without chains.

Tell your husbands any bad news when everything is calm, not just as they come through the door.

We women must listen to our inner voice. It is easier for women to do this as they are not afraid to say what they feel.

Yoga is the art and science of living.