“As we explore the soul, it is important to remember that this exploration will take place within nature (the body), for that is where and what we are.”

—  B.K.S. Iyengar

Source: Light on Life: The Yoga Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace, and Ultimate Freedom, p. 6

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