Live before you die, so that death is also a lively celebration.
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The Yogi conquers the body by the practice of asanas, making the body a fit vehicle for the spirit. The Yogi knows that it is a necessary vehicle for the spirit, for a soul without a body is like a bird deprived of its power to fly.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of physical practice in achieving spiritual well-being.
B.K.S. Iyengar articulates that through the discipline of asanas (yogic postures), one can strengthen the body, which serves as a crucial vehicle for the spirit. He suggests that to neglect the body is to hinder the soul's potential, likening a soul without a body to a bird unable to soar, highlighting the interconnection between physical and spiritual health.
Themes
YogaSpiritBodyAsanasHealth
In practice
Example use cases
In a yoga class to emphasize the importance of physical practice.
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