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“[C]ontinence is a very important part of yoga. If a handful of people come forward with strong wills, nothing is impossible. One Buddha changed half the globe; one Jesus, three quarters of the world. We all have that capacity. (140)”

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Swami Satchidananda
Swami Satchidananda

Swami Satchidananda was an Indian yoga master born on December 22, 1914, and passed away on August 9, 2002. As an author, he is renowned for his profound understanding of yoga philosophy and lifestyle. more

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