Life isn’t measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away. (author unknown)

In your actions and in your conversation do no idle thing. Speak not idle talk neither gossip.. and do not give way to evil behaviour. (Five Nations )

It is true that there is light in the end of every tunnel. But there need not be any light in the end if you blindly believe that you are in the tunnel.

Nowhere has the creator designed any gem other than women. For, this gem gives delight to men, when it is heard of, seen, touched or even remembered; for its sake are done meritorious deeds, and wealth amassed; and from that alone do men derive worldly pleasures and offspring. Such women are indeed the Goddesses of fortune living in mortal abodes. Hence they ought to be honoured always with respect and wealth. Vaharamida, a poet and astrologer from 2000 years ago

Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism; the way you play is your own will. (Jawaharlal Nehru)

Tennis is a sport that combines strength, endurance and has explosive unpredictable complex patterns. Common injuries that are often associated with recreational tennis are: rotar cuff tendonpathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, tenosynovitis (inflammation of the tendons) and ECRB (tennis elbow); as well as other back and knee injuries. How can yoga help? The shortening of muscles and lack of adequate strength is a common cause of tennis-related injuries. This is especially relevant to people with sedentary jobs who may not be accustomed to the rigours of strenuous exercise. The regular practice of yoga can help strengthen and mobilise joints such as the shoulders, hips and ankles. Many poses, particularly those focusing on balance, help stabilise the ankle and knee joints; whereas, hip-opening poses improve the range of motion in the hip joint. These poses, combined with abdominal strength (uddiyana bandha) and controlled twists, allow the body to move safely in the various directions neede

A life whish is whole, noble and full of clarity is an imperative for survival. It is not a utopia nor a luxury, but a necessity. (Krishnamurti quoted by Satish Kumar)

The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift. (Albert Einstein)

I would highly recommend Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea Judith and is published by Celestial Arts . It is an amazing book focusing on the " chakra system " that should be read by anyone interested in taking up or furthering their knowledge of yoga. The author has managed to bring a very fresh approach to yoga-based, eastern chakra work; while, at the same time, ensuring that it is highly readable and provides great insight into how we (in the West) tick. Anyone looking to discover more about themselves – be it physically, mentally or spiritually - will gain a lot from reading this book.. I will leave you with a quote from John Friend , founder of Anusara yoga , regarding the book: “Eastern Body, Western Mind is the most well organised, readable description of the deep order of manifestation of supreme consciousness within the human body/mind ever written”.

Praise and blame, gain and loss, pleasure and sorrow come and go like the wind. To be happy, rest like a giant tree, in the midst of them all. (The Buddha)