Move from the known to the unknown.
B.K.S. IYENGARSometimes our body is willing, but our mind is weak. Sometimes our mind is willing, but our body is weak. Do not be afraid. Strive to extend your capacity but do not be disappointed with yourself. What does not challenge us, cannot change us.
More B.K.S. Iyengar Quotes
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Yoga is an interior penetration leading to integration of being, senses, breath, mind, intelligence, consciousness, and Self. It is definitely an inward journey, evolution through involution, toward the Soul, which in turn desires to emerge and embrace you in its glory.
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Yoga allows you to rediscover a sense of wholeness in your life.
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We can rise above our limitations, only once we recognize them.
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Why should you practice Yoga? To kindle the divine fire within yourself. Everyone has a dormant spark of divinity in him which has to be fanned into flame.
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You exist without the feeling of existence.
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Confidence, clarity and compassion are essential qualities of a teacher.
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Life means to be living.Problems will always be there. When they arise navigate through them with yoga- don’t take a break.
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In whatever position one is in, or in whatever condition in life one is placed, one must find balance. Balance is the state of the present – the here and now. If you balance in the present, you are living in Eternity.
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The yogi learns to forget the past and takes no thought for the morrow. He lives in the eternal present.
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By persistent and sustained practice, anyone and everyone can make the yoga journey and reach the goal of illumination and freedom.
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The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in.
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Fear and fatigue block the mind. Face both, then courage and confidence flows into you.
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The ultimate goal of yoga is to realize the brilliance of your soul.
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Look after the root of the tree, and the fragrant flower and luscious fruits will grow by themselves. Look after the health of the body, and the fragrance of the mind and richness of the spirit will follow.
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Approach each asana with freshness every day.
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