Quote by Sri Aurobindo
The practice of Yoga brings us face to face with the extraordinary

The practice of Yoga brings us face to face with the extraordinary complexity of our own being. – Sri Aurobindo

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She saw too that man has the power of exceeding himself, of becoming himself more entirely and profoundly than he is, truths which have only recently begun to be seen in Europe and seem even now too great for its common intelligence. – Sri Aurobindo

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Intelligence
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Indian religion has always felt that since the minds, the temperaments and the intellectual affinities of men are unlimited in their variety, a perfect liberty of thought and of worship must be allowed to the individual in his approach to the Infinite. – Sri Aurobindo

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Religion
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That which we call the Hindu religion is really the Eternal religion because it embraces all others. – Sri Aurobindo

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Yoga
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When asked what gift he wanted for his birthday, the yogi replied: I wish no gifts, only presence. – Author Unknown

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Yoga

Without proper breathing, the yoga postures are nothing more than calisthenics. – Rachel Schaeffer

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Yoga

Mountain pose is an affirmation. You can conquer anything with your natural boldness and resolute strength. Only you can reach the peak of your success. – Terri Guillemets, 2002

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Yoga

You don’t have to be flexible to do yoga, you just have to be willing to shake the dust off and see what happens. – David Good

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Yoga

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