"The unique value of the Kum Nye system of relaxation is that it integrates and balances two approaches, the physical and the psychological. Kum Nye heals both our bodies and minds, bringing their energies together to function calmly and smoothly. As it leads to the integration of body and mind in all our activity, this relaxation has a vital and lasting quality greater than the feeling of well-being experienced in physical exercise, or even in disciplines such as yoga. When we learn to open our senses and touch our feelings directly, our bodies and minds make full contact with one another, and all experience becomes rich, healthy and more beautiful. As we become deeply acquainted with ourselves and our self-understanding grows, we are also able to share more fully with others."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. x preface

"As soon as the body and the breath are sufficiently calm and relaxed, immediately, almost magically, the joyful feeling arises. This is the feeling to expand and accumulate; this is the cream of Kum Nye, the essence."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 13

"When we really know how to quicken and develop feelings and subtle energies, cultivating their potential so they feed themselves in an ever-expanding, flowing way, it is even possible to refine, recreate and regenerate all of the patterns of the living organism. Kum Nye puts us in touch with the pure energies of the body and mind. By increasing our awareness of the immediate feeling-tone of each sensation or emotion, we learn to move within these forms of energy, becoming familiar with different sensory levels, until finally we contact the neutral yet purely wholesome energy that pervades all outer forms."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 14

"Once we tap this relaxation, we learn to operate sensations and emotions with a playful, open attitude, and everything becomes relaxation. We know that within every feeling or sensation there is the pure energy— that both 'negative' and 'positive' emotions are flexible manifestations of energy, for only at the surface level do negative and positive, sadness and happiness exist."

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 16

"All Kum Nye exercises presented here are ways to touch and expand your inner feelings and energies. The external form of the exercise may be stillness, breathing, self-massage, or movement, but the internal exercise or massage, the essence of Kum Nye, is with feeling. The moment you begin to practice, concentrate on the feelings and sensations that arise. Whether sitting, standing or lying down, be aware of how the posture or gestures affect the quality of your experience. When you move, do so slowly, gracefully and rhythmicallly."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 21

"Approach each exercise openly, without expectation or judgement, for if you begin an exercise with expectations of a modality, you cut yourself off from the experience. Judging is one of the obstacles to experiencing. It may sometimes be difficult not to take a critical stance, for we have learned to judge almost constantly. We tend to stand outside ourselves, judging our experience and creating an ongoing inner dialogue that occupies and freezes our energy: "this feels good" or "I must be doing something wrong".
The key to practicing Kum Nye is to refrain from labeling, manipulating, or trying to make feelings mean something. When a judgement arises in your mind, use it as a signal to go deeper into sensations and feelings. Observe what organs, tissues, and muscles are awakening; go into these places and explore. Do you feel pain or joy, perhaps warmth or energy? What is the nature of the experience, the tones and qualities?

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 23

"In learning to relax, we tend to think that there is a goal, and that something must be done to achieve it. The tendency to make an effort is always in the back of our minds, and may become an obstacle to relaxation. Notice when you come to rely on certain preparations. Try not to arrange anything within yourself— just be natural. There is not any specific thing you must do to relax. When you realize this, you will relax more quickly."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 24

"After completing an exercise or a period of massage, sit and immerse yourself in the sensations. This quiet sitting is also part of the exercise, an opportunity to further develop and expand the feelings that have been stimulated. Warm, glowing, tingling sensations may surface. Stay with the sensations without trying to hold onto them. No effort is needed. Clinging to the feelings, analyzing or categorizing sensations, will interrupt the flow. Remain open, and you find that the energy will stimulate itself."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 26

"As you explore your body, you will discover sensitive and even painful areas. Breathe into the pain; then exhale slowly and gently and relax the painful area. You will find that within the healing effect of the exercises, pain can be transformed into sweetness."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 27

"As you deepen relaxation, the flow of energy within your body may open your heart, dissolving tension there, as well as elsewhere. You may experience an opening of your senses and a heightened sensitivity to taste, color and sound."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 28

"As thoughts slow down, internal harmony arises. A sense of relief and inner certainty comes forth."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 29

"Once we know how to contact the energy of breath, breathing becomes an infinite source of vitalizing energies."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 38

"Breathing charts the life rhythms, and the way we breath signals the disposition of our energies. Agitation and excitement cause the breath to be uneven and rapid. When we are calm and balanced, our breathing is even, slow and soft. We can change our mental and physical states by changing the way we breath. Even when very upset, we can calm and balance ourselves by breathing slowly and evenly."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 38

"As you develop the quality of breath, awareness which arises from direct experience, will gradually expand until breath and awareness become a unity. Then the energies of awareness and breath stimulate each other and energy increases, always fresh and available. The process is like charging a battery; you plug awareness or mental energy into the breath and stimulate energy. This is the secret of abundant energy. Even if your energy is low now, you have lines to it and can reach out for it. When you know how to regenerate your energy and keep it in good supply, you can afford to be generous and give it away, for you have an infinite resource."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 43

"Breath is like a radar, and you are able to sense the signals of any emotion, your own or others. Your awareness of the beginnings of emotion and feeling is like a space that protects you. Awareness becomes an open field, allowing you to exercise awakened control, different from control by suppression or force."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 44

"It does not matter what you call it— relaxation, awareness or meditation; these are all just labels. The most important thing is the quality of the experience."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 44

"External and internal energies both come from the same 'breath' or 'prana', so as our inner landscape changes our relationship with the outside world changes too. The universe becomes much more comfortable to be in. It is as if the outer world of objects and our inner world of the senses—our consciousness—were to merge. We support the world, and it supports us and our senses. Our senses give us pleasure, and we feel positive; we project that, and receive back what we project. Inner and outer become harmonized and balanced."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 45

"As we live and work closer to the energy of feeling and experience, thoughts and feelings merge into one; feelings no longer need to be accompanied by mental commentary. Direct experience is far more substantial and grounded than that channeled through thoughts and imaginings. We grow in awareness."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 60

"Happiness is a feeling within your organism that you can stimulate and develop by giving each feeling more flavor, and feeling it as much as you can."

- Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga p. 60