I always tell people, live happily and die majestically.
B.K.S. IYENGARConfidence, clarity and compassion are essential qualities of a teacher.
More B.K.S. Iyengar Quotes
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When the asana is correct, there is lightness, a freedom. Freedom comes when every part of the body is active. Let us be free in whatever posture we are doing. Let us be full in whatever we do.
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Love begets courage, moderation creates abundance and humility generates power
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There is only one reality, but there are many ways that reality can be interpreted.
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It is while practicing yoga asanas that you learn the art of adjustment.
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After a session of yoga, the mind becomes tranquil and passive.
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I also say with backbends, you have to be cautiously bold. Not carelessly bold. You have to descend to the dictation of the spine. You cannot command from the brain to do the poses. As you play with a child, guarding the child from injuries, similarly you have to play in backbends, guarding your spine.
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Life itself seeks fulfillment as plants seek sunlight.
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Healthy plants and trees yield abundant flowers and fruits. Similarly, from a healthy person, smiles and happiness shine forth like the rays of the sun.
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Yoga is the golden key that unlocks the door to peace, tranquility and joy.
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The decision to relax rather than to grip, even in the face of impatience or fear, is a conscious and brave choice.
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Practice doing yoga with an innocent mind. Then, you will be able to cognize the things happening in your body
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My Maman told me that only the crazy ones and the passionate ones accomplish anything in life.
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If you keep your armpits open, you won’t get depressed.
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In your discipline, if doubt comes, let it come. You do your work and let doubt carry on with its work. And let us see which gives up first!
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Yoga allows you to find a new kind of freedom that you may not have known even existed.
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