“Yoga, as a way of life and a philosophy, can be practiced by anyone with inclination to undertake it, for yoga belongs to humanity as a whole. It is not the property of any one group or any one individual, but can be followed by any and all, in any corner of the globe, regardless of class, creed or religion.”

- Krishna Pattabhi Jois

The ancient rishi Patanjali defines yoga as "neutralization of the alternating waves in consciousness."

"Knowing all objects to be impermanent, let not their contact blind you, resolve again and again to be aware of the Self that is permanent." - Tirumalai Krishnamacharya

“When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bounds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.” - Krishna Pattabhi Jois