Asana Quote by B.K.S. Iyengar

“Asana is perfect firmness of body, steadiness of intelligence, and benevolence of spirit.” quote by B.K.S. Iyengar — Download Open image

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

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