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If you practice Yoga for small, selfish reasons, you will remain the same, bound by your beliefs about what you can and cannot do. Let go and offer your effort to limitless potential. Dedicate yourself to the happiness of all beings.

Sharon Gannon

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Sharon Gannon
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: July 4
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