Yoga is like music: the rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.
B.K.S. IYENGARMind is the king of the senses; breath is the king of the mind; and the nerves are king of the breath.
More B.K.S. Iyengar Quotes
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The body is my temple, asanas are my prayers.
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Yoga uses the body to discipline the mind and to reach the soul.
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Do not aim low, you will miss the mark. Aim high and you will be on a threshold of bliss.
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The art of teaching is tolerance. Humbleness is the art of learning.
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The ultimate goal of yoga is to realize the brilliance of your soul.
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Give more than you receive. That is the principle I tell all my students.
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Action is movement with intelligence. The world is filled with movement. What the world needs is more conscious movement, more action.
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The light that Yoga sheds on life is something special. It is transformative. It does not just change the way we see things; it transforms the person who sees.
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When stability becomes a habit, maturity and clarity follow.
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We are creatures that are designed for continual challenge. We must grow or we begin to die….So just standing still isn’t really an option. We have to move on. If not, disturbances will come.
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The supreme adventure in a man’s life is his journey back to his Creator.
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Balance in the body is the foundation for balance in life.
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Health begins with firmness in the body, deepens to emotional stability, then leads to intellectual clarity, wisdom and finally the unveiling of the soul.
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Yoga is firstly for individual growth, but through individual growth, society and community develop.
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Any action done with beauty and purity, and in complete harmony of body, mind and soul, is Art.
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