Yoga Sutra 1.2
"Yogas citta vrtti nirodhah" Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind. Fluctuations are obstacles to achieving inner peace, self-awareness and mental clarity.
Yoga Sutra 2.4
Avidya (ignorance or misperception) is considered the root cause of human suffering and mental distress.
Yoga Sutra 2.29
The Yamas and Niyamas, the ethical principals outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are foundational practices in yoga that foster mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
"The success of yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships." - T.K.V. Desikchar
"It only takes one conscious breath to practice yoga." -Stephanie Williams
