• “The breath is the bridge between the body and the mind; when we control the breath, we control both.” — Shiva Samhita
• “To conquer the mind is the highest victory. One who has mastered his mind is called a true yogi.” — Shiva Samhita
• “The mind is restless; but through steady practice, it becomes calm and still, just like the ocean becomes calm after a storm.” — Shiva Samhita
• “The yogi should practice asanas and pranayama to purify the body and mind, for only then can the consciousness rise above the senses.” — Shiva Samhita
• “He who is unaffected by happiness or sorrow, he who remains steadfast in yoga, attains the highest state.” — Shiva Samhita
• “Yoga is the path to liberation; it leads to freedom from the bondage of the mind and the ego.” — Shiva Samhita
• “The body is the temple of the soul; when it is purified, the soul becomes pure.” — Shiva Samhita

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