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The body is the prop for the soul. So why not let the body be propped by a wall or a block?


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In an asana, the mind has to reach inside the body to find a quiet space until a point comes where perfect balance is felt.



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The primary aim of yoga is to restore the mind to simplicity, peace, and poise, to free it from confusion and distress.





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