India (exact village: Irinjalakuda in Thrissur District

The breath makes the sound Sa when it goes outside, and again makes the sound Ha when it enters inside. This mantra is continuously recited by a living being.

In yoga, the seeker must renounce all attachment to worldly desires and dedicate himself fully to the practice.

The yogi who has conquered the body and the mind attains the highest state of bliss.

The body is the temple where the soul resides; when it is purified, the soul shines in its true radiance.

Yoga is the art of knowing the self, the highest form of knowledge is the realization of the self as one with the infinite.

The yogi who has attained control over the senses can see the divine presence in all things.

The breath is the king of the senses; when the breath is controlled, the mind becomes steady.

The greatest strength is found not in the body, but in the mastery of the mind.

One who practices yoga with sincerity will surely attain liberation, even in this lifetime.

Through the practice of Hatha Yoga, the body becomes strong, the mind becomes steady, and the soul attains peace.