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“Pattabhi Jois’ aim in teaching yoga is to promote a sound philosophy of life in every mind, and to enable students to attain higher mental concentration and stability, which form the basis for the achievement of spiritual evolution (Jois, Yoga Mala back cover, 1999).”
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“According to the yoga shaastra, this [surya namaskara] tradition includes: vinyasa; recaka (exhalation) and puraka (inhalation); dhyana (meditation); drishti (sight or gazing place); and the bandhas (muscle contractions or locks) (Jois, Yoga Mala p. 37 - 40, 2002).”
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“Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet (Albert Einstein).”
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“Any change in diet should be made gradually. Start by substituting larger portions of vegetables, grains, seeds and nuts until finally all flesh products have been completely eliminated from the diet. The Yogic diet will help you attain a high standard of health, keen intellect and serenity of mind. To really understand the Yogic approach to diet one has to get familiar with the concept of the 3 Gunas or qualities of nature (Sivananda.org, Nov 2006).”
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“If you are doing yoga with a dedicated mind, then even if you are weak in body, your mind will become strong. And with a strong mind you can accomplish anything. Everything depends on the mind (Jois, Nama Rupa p. 12, Spring 2003).”
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