You must do the asana with your soul. How can you do an…
“You must do the asana with your soul. How can you do an asana with your soul? We can only do it with the organ of the body that is closest to the soul - the heart. So a virtuous asana is done from the heart and not from the head. Then you are not just doing it, but you are in it. Many people try to think their way into an asana, but you must instead feel your way into it through love and devotion”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True asana practice originates from the heart, not merely intellectual effort.
In simple terms: Yoga should be felt with love, not just thought.
Practice with heartfelt devotion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily yoga
- teaching
- meditation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you integrate love into practice?
- What blocks heart‑centered yoga?
Intellectual focus can still dominate without heart connection.