“Yoga is the teacher of yoga;
yoga is to be understood through yoga.
So live in yoga to realise yoga;
comprehend yoga through yoga;
he who is free from distractions enjoys yoga through yoga.”

Through the practice of yoga we intentionally create an impression or imprint upon ourselves, mind, body and soul, that can affect our samskara's (impressions left by past or current habits that influence our behaviour) and can profoundly influence the direction of our lives.