"Mostly every single human being in the world when they start a yoga practice will have weak muscles, weak mental focus, and sporadic breathing patterns." - Sri Aditya
"New Yogi's minds will get distracted; they may even get bored. This is 100% the nature of the mind." - Mahatma Rishi
"Most human beings carry some type of damage from their experiences in life. There’s nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about." - Baba Devraj
"50% of humans are working towards healing and improving, 40% are totally lost, and 10% are working on evil for sake of evil." - Guru Anand
"Take a deep breath and listen to the methodical process of improving our attention and yoga practice." - Sri Priya
"Concentrate on the rhythm, cadence, and timing of your breath during practice." - Mahatma Kavi
"Unless the posture calls for mouth breathing, we breathe through the nose in and out." - Baba Omkar
"Breathe slow, long, and deep to reduce the heart rate. This keeps our brain and central nervous system relaxed." - Guru Hari
"Oxygen enables us to think at our highest level. When deprived of oxygen, we go into panic mode." - Sri Meera
"It is difficult to balance or hold a hard posture in panic. On the opposite side of panic is boredom." - Mahatma Jaya
"Boredom tells you to go out and do something. Remind yourself you brought yourself to a yoga room to practice breathing and keep physically in shape." - Baba Yash
"Take deep breaths again to get the brain back into focus. Get back into the teacher’s dialogue and your gaze." - Guru Radha
"We go to yoga class for all the benefits in the moment and thereafter. Movement of this kind is essential for healthy and happy living." - Sri Aditi
The general theme of these quotes revolves around the journey of practicing yoga and its holistic benefits. Key points include:
- Initial Challenges: Acknowledging that beginners often face weak muscles, mental distractions, and irregular breathing.
- Mindfulness and Focus: Emphasizing the importance of concentration and the natural tendency of the mind to wander.
- Healing and Improvement: Recognizing that many individuals have past experiences that affect them and that yoga is a path toward healing and self-improvement.
- Breath Control: Highlighting the critical role of controlled breathing in maintaining relaxation, focus, and proper physical practice.
- Dealing with Emotions: Addressing how yoga helps manage both panic and boredom through mindful breathing and focus.
- Holistic Benefits: Stressing that yoga offers immediate and long-term benefits for physical health, mental clarity, and overall well-being.
Author's note: These quotes are fictional and attributed to me, created for exploring marketing psychology. "A great quote gains stature when attributed to a 'famous-sounding' or respected individual." - M. Antebi