The practice of asanas and pranayama purifies the body and prepares the mind for meditation.

"The body is the temple of the soul; when it is purified, the soul becomes pure."

"Yoga is the path to liberation; it leads to freedom from the bondage of the mind and the ego."

"He who is unaffected by happiness or sorrow, he who remains steadfast in yoga, attains the highest state."

"The yogi should practice asanas and pranayama to purify the body and mind, for only then can the consciousness rise abov..."