Quotes By The Founder, Kriyananda
"Energy is the cornerstone of yoga teachings."
"The yoga postures are designed to promote and to harmonize the flow of energy in the body. The perceptive hatha yogi, understanding this truth, will endeavor to become conscious of his energy, and will use the postures and breathing exercises as a means primarily to developing this awareness. For awareness is the first and most important stage towards gaining control."
"Every posture is associated with certain mental and spiritual states which, if one meditates on them while doing the posture, will come to him more easily than if he goes through the postures absent-mindedly, or thinking only of their physical benefits."
"Every posture must be an affirmation of, and must be followed by a return to, the divine Self within."
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