Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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As a well cut diamond has many facets, each reflecting a different color of light, so does the word yoga, each facet reflecting a different shade of meaning and revealing different aspects of the entire range of human endeavor to win inner peace and happiness.

B.K.S. Iyengar's Popular Quotes

Savasana is being without was, being without will be. It is being without anyone who is.

- B.K.S. Iyengar

The primary aim of yoga is to restore the mind to simplicity, peace, and poise, to free it from confusion and distress.

- B.K.S. Iyengar

In forward bends, one uses the outer mind while in backbends the outer mind is silenced and the inner mind is made to work.

- B.K.S. Iyengar

A stable mind is like the hub of a wheel. The world may spin around you, but the mind is steady.

- B.K.S. Iyengar

The study of asana is not about mastering posture. It's about using posture to understand and transform yourself.

- B.K.S. Iyengar

Yoga is the golden key that unlocks the door to peace, tranquility and joy.

- B.K.S. Iyengar

Words cannot convey the value of yoga - it has to be experienced.

- B.K.S. Iyengar

To master fear is the most important battle to win.

- B.K.S. Iyengar

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 frag…

- B.K.S. Iyengar