Yoga is an internal practice. The rest is just a circus.
K. Pattabhi JoisRead
If we practice the science of yoga, which is useful to the entire human community and which yields happiness both here and hereafter - if we practice it without fail, we will then attain physical, mental, and spiritual happiness, and our minds will flood towards the Self.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Practicing yoga promotes overall happiness and well-being for individuals and the community.
This quote emphasizes the transformative power of yoga as a comprehensive practice that fosters physical, mental, and spiritual happiness. K. Pattabhi Jois suggests that consistent engagement in yoga not only benefits individual practitioners but also contributes positively to the broader human community, ultimately guiding one's consciousness towards a deeper understanding of the self.
Themes
YogaHappinessSpiritualityCommunityWell-Being
In practice
Example use cases
In a wellness workshop on the benefits of yoga.
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