Realizing that our minds control our bodies while our bodies reflect our minds amounts to understanding the most fundamental aspects of ourselves. It further equals a comprehension of the relationship between our “tools.” And since the mind and body are interrelated, this understanding makes it easier to see why coordinating them is a practical way of using these tools to the greatest effect—a way of using the mind and body to live our lives as art.

Japanese Yoga: The Way of Dynamic Meditation