“It doesn’t matter how beautifully we do a posture or how flexible our bodies are, if we do not have the unification of the body, the breath, and the mind,
it is difficult to say that our practice falls within the definition of Yoga.”
Religiousness in Yoga – TKV Desikachar
Dual Qualities of Alertness & Relaxation
“Āsana must have the dual qualities of alertness and relaxation. There must always be alertness without tension and relaxation without dullness or heaviness. These qualities are achieved by recognizing and observing the reactions of the body and breath to various postures”
TKV Desikachar – Health, Healing and Beyond