The physical body is not only a temple for our soul, but the means by which we embark on the inward journey toward the core. B.K.S. Iyengar More Quotes by B.K.S. Iyengar More Quotes From B.K.S. Iyengar A good teacher helps you explore the maximum. B.K.S. Iyengar good-teacherhelpingteacher Don't practice for cosmetic beauty, practice for cosmic beauty. Practice for inner beauty and inner light. B.K.S. Iyengar inner-beautylightpractice Your body exists in the past and your mind exists in the future. In yoga, they come together in the present. B.K.S. Iyengar yogainspiringpast As leaves move in the wind, your mind moves with your breath. B.K.S. Iyengar mindwindmoving Yoga aims for complete awareness in everything you do. B.K.S. Iyengar aimyogaawareness Nothing is achieved by a mind that doubts B.K.S. Iyengar doubtmind There is only one reality, but there are many ways that reality can be interpreted. B.K.S. Iyengar realityway Confidence, clarity and compassion are essential qualities of a teacher. B.K.S. Iyengar compassioninspiringteacher Hatha Yoga teaches us to use the body as the bow, asana as the arrow, and the soul the target. B.K.S. Iyengar arrowsyogasoul Yoga is a mirror to look at ourselves from within. B.K.S. Iyengar yogamirrorslooks 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. B.K.S. Iyengar yieldyogaflower Breath is the king of mind. B.K.S. Iyengar kingsmindinspiring 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 yogaheartlife You must be as joyful when you fail again and again as you are joyful when you succeed. It is often when you fail that you move toward the goal without being aware of it. You must feel joy even when you have not fully succeeded but only moved toward achievement of your goal. B.K.S. Iyengar achievementgoalmoving Yoga allows you to find an inner peace that is not ruffled and riled by the endless stresses and struggles of life. B.K.S. Iyengar stressstruggleinspiring True concentration is an unbroken thread of awareness. B.K.S. Iyengar unbrokenawarenessinspiring The decision to relax rather than to grip, even in the face of impatience or fear, is a conscious and brave choice. B.K.S. Iyengar choicesdecisionbrave If you open the armpits, the brain becomes light. You cannot brood or become depressed. B.K.S. Iyengar armpitslightbrain Love begets courage, moderation creates abundance and humility generates power B.K.S. Iyengar abundancehumilitylove-is The body is my temple, asanas are my prayers. B.K.S. Iyengar asanabodyprayer
