Listen deeply. Meditate on that which is arising. Even if it's boredom or difficulty or maybe a feeling of being stuck, that in itself can be the work for your practice.

The most important pieces of equipment you need for doing yoga are your body and your mind.

As we look deeply within, we understand our perfect balance. There is no fear of the cycle of birth, life and death. For when you stand in the present moment, you are timeless.

Train yourself to be in awe of the subtle, and you will live in a world of beauty and ease.

That's exactly how it is in yoga. The places where you have the most resistance are actually the places that are going to be the areas of the greatest liberation.

Well-crafted things inspire me, whether it's pottery or art or music.

When you stand in the present moment, you are timeless.

There's so much fear running our lives that we forget to be human when it really counts.

Any doorway that leads you to a deeper understanding of who you are is worthwhile.

Wellness within is mindfulness and acceptance of what you are, what you feel inside and how it's always changing. That process is helped by being attentive to the breath as it moves through the body.

A well trained body is a beautiful instrument on which to play the melody of the present moment.

Eventually, I succeeded in everything.

Being in Washington is more fictional than being in Hollywood.

Thirteen at a table is unlucky only, when the hostess has only twelve chops.

I've punched a fan in the face because he was obnoxious. I've also pinched a child and made him cry, but I was 10 then!

You wouldn't be allowed to get on a particular bus, but you'd be asked to sign your autograph.

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.

Doing the big budget films really makes you appreciate doing movies like Shelter. It's because this is like doing theater, you just have to hit the ground running

I would never want the responsibility of being the prettiest girl on screen; it's too much.

The first time you find yourself having a conversation about moss stitch with a group of people who aren't desperately trying to escape you ... it's like coming home.

I do not hate a proud man, as I do hate the engendering of toads.