Quotes by Yoga You do not need to seek freedom in some distant land, for it exists within your own body, heart, mind, and soul. B.K.S. Iyengar yoga heart life It is through the alignment of the body that I discovered the alignment of my mind, self, and intelligence. B.K.S. Iyengar yoga inspiring life The challenge of yoga is to go beyond our limits - within reason. We continually expand the frame of the mind by using the canvas of the body. It is as if you were to stretch a canvas more and create a larger surface for a painting. But we must respect the present form of our body. If you pull too much at once, we will rip the canvas. If the practice of today damages the practice of tomorrow, it is not correct practice. B.K.S. Iyengar rip yoga practice I am standing on my own altar; The poses are my prayers. B.K.S. Iyengar standing yoga prayer Our greed comes from our fear that we will not have enough - whether it is money or love that we grasp. Yoga teaches us to let go of these fears and so to realize the abundance around us and within us. B.K.S. Iyengar greed yoga letting-go Yoga is a way of life; it is an art, a science, a philosophy. B.K.S. Iyengar yoga philosophy art There is no difference in our souls...That is what yoga teaches. When you and I meet together, we forget ourselves -- our cultures and classes. There are no divisions, and we talk mind to mind, soul to soul. We are no different in our deepest needs. We are all humans. B.K.S. Iyengar differences yoga class Any action done with beauty and purity, and in complete harmony of body, mind and soul, is Art. B.K.S. Iyengar yoga soul art Yoga is more than physical. It is cellular, mental, intellectual and spiritual-it involves man in his entire being B.K.S. Iyengar yoga spiritual men This practice of yoga is to remove the weeds from the body so that the garden can grow. B.K.S. Iyengar weed garden yoga The practice of yogasana for the sake of health, to keep fit, or to maintain flexibility is the external practice of yoga. While this is a legitimate place to begin, it is not the end. Even in simple asanas, one is experiencing the three levels of quest: the external quest, which brings firmness of the body; the internal quest, which brings steadiness of intelligence; and the innermost quest, which brings benevolence of spirit. B.K.S. Iyengar yoga simple practice The ultimate goal of yoga is to realize the brilliance of your soul. B.K.S. Iyengar yoga soul goal 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. B.K.S. Iyengar yoga light special Do not stop trying just because perfection eludes you. B.K.S. Iyengar yoga inspiring life Yoga is as old and traditional as civilization, yet it persists in modern society as a means to achieving essential vitality. But yoga demands that we develop not only strength in body but attention and awareness in mind.The yogi knows that the physical body is not only the temple for our soul but the means by which we embark on the inward journey toward the core. B.K.S. Iyengar yoga journey mean By persistent and sustained practice, anyone and everyone can make the yoga journey and reach the goal of illumination and freedom. B.K.S. Iyengar illumination yoga journey Yoga is the rule book for playing the game of Life, but in this game no one needs to lose. It is tough, and you need to train hard. It requires the willingness to think for yourself, to observe and correct, and to surmount occasional setbacks. It demands honesty, sustained application, and above all love in your heart. B.K.S. Iyengar honesty yoga book Yoga is when every cell of the body sings the song of the soul. B.K.S. Iyengar cells yoga song I don't stretch my body as if it is an object. I do yoga from the self towards the body, not the other way around. B.K.S. Iyengar yoga body self When you inhale, you are taking the strength from God. When you exhale, it represents the service you are giving to the world. B.K.S. Iyengar yoga success inspiring «4567891011121314»