Spirit Quotes by B.K.S. Iyengar

14 Spirit quotes by B.K.S. Iyengar

B.K.S. Iyengar’s 14 focused reflections tie yoga practice to inner awareness, offering a concise guide for those who value body‑mind harmony.

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The needs of the body are the needs of the divine spirit which lives through the body.

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The needs of the body are the needs of the divine self, which lives through the body.

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Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind, and spirit.

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Asana is perfect firmness of body, steadiness of intelligence, and benevolence of spirit.

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Asana is perfect firmness of body, steadiness of intellect, and benevolence of spirit.

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When the restlessness of the mind, intellect and self is stilled through the practice of Yoga, the yogi by the grace of…

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The Yogi conquers the body by the practice of asanas, making the body a fit vehicle for the spirit. The Yogi knows…

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Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental…

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Where does the body end and the mind begin? Where does the mind end and the spirit begin? They cannot be divided…

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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…

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A lamp does not flicker in a place where no wind blows; so it is with a yogi, who controls his mind,…

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It is through the body that everything comes to the mind. It is through and with your body that you have to…

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That's the beauty of backbends. Emotionally we can never be disturbed, for the emotional centre becomes an extrovert. When you do Viparita…

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The practice of yogasana for the sake of health, to keep fit, or to maintain flexibility is the external practice of yoga.…

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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…

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Yoga is the method by which the restless mind is calmed And the energy directed into constructive channels.

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Live before you die, so that death is also a lively celebration.

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We have two physical eyes, but every pore of the body is also an eye.

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Do not live in the future, only the present is real

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