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Quote by Indra Devi

“Freedom is living without chains.”

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Indra Devi, an Indian-American author, was born on May 12, 1899, and passed away on April 25, 2002. She is known for her yoga teachings and writings, serving as one of the key figures in promoting yoga culture in the United States in the 20th century. more

“Sri Krishnamacharya used to tell me: 'Do the Headstand when you are tired and in need of a tonic; when you are unable to fall asleep; when you are hungry, nervous and unhappy. Do it when in need of relaxation, when the brain is clouded, when you are in low spirits. Do it when your thoughts are distracted and you cannot concentrate properly or meditate.'”

Needs Used Spirit Fall Brain Lows Tired Hungry Unhappy Nervous Relaxation Distracted Clouded Headstands

Author:Indra Devi

“That's exactly how it is in yoga. The places where you have the most resistance are actually the places that are going to be the areas of the greatest liberation.”

Yoga Areas Resistance Liberation

Author:Rodney Yee

“What we're trying to do in yoga is to create a union, and so to deepen a yoga pose is to actually increase the union of the pose, not necessarily put your leg around your head.”

Trying Yoga Increase Unions Legs

Author:Rodney Yee

“When you stand in the present moment, you are timeless.”

Moments Present Moment Timeless Perfect Balance

Author:Rodney Yee