ending supply of energy and information that is available
to you. Every sound, sensation, sight, flavor, and aroma
you ingest from the environment influences your body
and mind. Although your senses may tell you otherwise,
there is no distinct boundary between your personal and
extended bodies, which are in constant and dynamic
exchange. Each breath that you inhale and exhale is a
reminder of the continuous conversation taking place
between your physical body and your environment.
This recognition requires you to take responsibility
for what is happening in your environment. As a yogi, you
are an environmentalist because you recognize that the
rivers flowing through the valleys and those flowing
through your veins are intimately related. The breath of
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