“Whether it is your body, your mind, or the world – the idea of keeping a distance from it is to have a better perspective of everything.”

“The purpose of Hatha Yoga is to establish a body that is less susceptible to outside influences – a stable platform to build on.”

“The only way to experience true wellbeing is to turn inward. This is what yoga means - not up, not out, but in. The only way out is in.”

“On the occasion of yoga day, I want to offer you the simplest form of yoga: Namaskar - Yoga for all.”

“Only when you explore the ecstasy of simply being, where even to breathe is a distraction, can you call yourself complete.”

“I am neither modern nor ancient - just contemporary, as every Guru was. If one is not relevant for today, what is the point?”

“We don't have to seek new economic systems. We have to transform the people who run them.”

“When you go to an Indian temple, it is just to behold an energy form. You want to take an imprint of the Divine within yourself.”

“Leaders should not stand in front of people. They should stand behind the people.”

“Your life and how you experience it is entirely your making. Only if this absolutely sinks in, will you make the necessary changes.”

“Any philosophy is a sacrilege against creation. It just gives people the kinds of explanations that they want to hear.”