The purpose of karma yoga is to transcend the bondage of selfish genes through the service of others.

Peace is the foundation of yoga. Karma yoga is the effort for bringing peace and happiness in the world.

Yoga is bringing fitness in body, calmness in mind, kindness in heart and awareness in life.

Even the Master, in one way or another, is a student throughout life.

Teaching yoga itself is great karma yoga, because it reconnects people to the source.

Self-confidence is built from the inside out and has little or nothing to do with outside circumstances.

If you want to increase your self-confidence as a yoga teacher very fast – go out there, face your fears, and teach as much as you possibly can!

She tried to do what the Equinox yoga instructor said to do and thank each thought for coming then let it float away, but the thoughts were not floating away and she couldn't force them away, not even here, where she was supposed to be able to escape.

The yogic scriptures paint a picture of perfection, and perfection can be your aim, but I can tell you sad stories about myself and others who have entered into a state of premature holiness with unpleasant consequences.