Mastery of yoga is really measured by how it influences our day-to-day living, how it enhances our relationships, how it promotes clarity and peace of mind.
T. K. V. DesikacharWhether things get better or worse depends to a considerable extent on our own actions. The recommendation of a yoga practice follows the principle that through practice we can learn to stay present in every moment, and thereby achieve much that we were previously incapable of.
T. K. V. DesikacharIf we do not pay attention to ourselves in our practice, then we cannot call it yoga.
T. K. V. Desikachar