The Great Master of Yoga, BKS Iyengar, turned 93 Today!

BKS Iyengar has dedicated his life to the study, practice and teaching of yoga. He has made this amazing art, science and philosophy accessible to all people.  BKS Iyengar's Words of Wisdom:

“Yoga, an ancient but perfect science, deals with the evolution of humanity. This evolution includes all aspects of one’s being, from bodily health to self-realization. Yoga means union – the union of body with consciousness and consciousness with the soul. Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.”


“The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in.”
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“The beauty of a lake reflects the beauty around it. When the mind is still, the beauty of the Self is seen reflected in it.”
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“When you inhale, you are taking the strength from God. When you exhale, it represents the service you are giving to the world.”
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“The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind & the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.”
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“Illuminated emancipation, freedom, unalloyed and untainted bliss await you, but you have to choose to embark on the Inward Journey to discover it.”
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“Change leads to disappointment if it is not sustained. Transformation is sustained change, and it is achieved through practice.”
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“It is through your body that you realize you are a spark of divinity.”
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“Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.”
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Quotes from his autobiography, Light on Life:
“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.”
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