The wisdom obtained in the higher states of consciousness is different from that obtained by inference and testimony as it refers to particulars.
The heart and mind can find peace and harmony by contemplating the transcendental nature of the true self as supreme effulgent life.
Chanting is one of the most traditional and first Yoga practices. It helps to open the throat area and is a great way to learn some Sanskrit and the Yoga Sutra.
Perfection in asana is achieved when the effort to perform it becomes effortless and the infinite being within is reached.
With great respect and love, NOW the blessings of Yoga instruction are offered.
Sexual activity, and the thoughts and fantasies of sex, use up a great portion of our vital force. When that force is conserved through abstinence, it becomes sublimated as spiritual energy.
Everything is sorrow for the wise.
Sloth is the great enemy -- the inspirer of cowardice, irresolution, self-pitying grief, and trivial, hairsplitting doubts. Sloth may also be a psychological cause of sickness. It is tempting to relax from our duties, take refuge in ill-health and hide under a nice warm blanket.
Yoga is the cessation of the movements of the mind. Then there is abiding in the Seer's own form.
The activities of the liberated soul transcend the pairs of opposites.
The obstacles that distract thought are disease, apathy, doubt, carelessness, indolence, dissipation, false vision, failure to attain a firm basis in yoga, and restlessness.
When there is firm conquest over covetousness, they who have conquered it wake up to the how and why of life.
Yoga is mind wave quieting.
In deep meditation the flow of concentration is continuous like the flow of oil.
Yoga is the cessation of mind.
The Yoga of action, leading to union with the soul is fiery aspiration, spiritual reading and devotion to Ishvara.
Progress is mediation comes swiftly for those who try their hardest.
