The mind is always moving up and down. Sometimes happy, sometimes sad. It is like a roller- coaster ride. Yoga is how to balance this roller-coaster movement of the mind and make it quiet. 7 Aug 2022 The guide, the teacher, or the friend who has crossed to the other side, who has learnt to swim and cross the ocean of samsara, what does he do? He teaches you how to swim so that you too can cross the ocean. 8 Aug 2022 The Yogic mind is tranquil, quiet but very alert. It’s not as if it is drugged or has gone to sleep. Intelligence works one-pointedly and sees everything. It’s not as if the eyes are shut. 9 Aug 2022 Yama Niyama are rules and regulations to be followed in life. Please don’t think Yoga is ‘another worldly’ philosophy. It is meant for us now, ‘Idam’ in this moment. 10 Aug 2022 Ahimsa means not to think evil of others or not to cause injury to other living beings to the best extent possible. If you can do that fully, you are already a Yogi. 11 Aug 2022 Can we live honestly and be truthful in our dealings? Not easy. Try your best. 12 Aug 2022