--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think overall the majority of people…" description: "\"I think overall the majority of people who are practicing it as a subject are following the right line. For the aberration, don't blame yoga or the who..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3fd/b-k-s-iyengar-949_aberration_i-think-overall-the-majority-of-people-w_1662688.png" --- # I think overall the majority of people who are practicing… ![“I think overall the majority of people who are practicing it as a subject are following the right line. For the aberration, don't blame yoga or the whole community of yogis” quote by B.K.S. Iyengar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3fd/b-k-s-iyengar-949_aberration_i-think-overall-the-majority-of-people-w_1662688.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3fd/b-k-s-iyengar-949_aberration_i-think-overall-the-majority-of-people-w_1662688.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3fd/b-k-s-iyengar-949_aberration_i-think-overall-the-majority-of-people-w_1662688.png) > “I think overall the majority of people who are practicing it as a subject are following the right line. For the aberration, don't blame yoga or the whole community of yogis” [B.K.S. Iyengar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/b-k-s-iyengar/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Most practitioners follow yoga correctly; isolated problems shouldn't tarnish the whole practice. **In simple terms:** Yoga is generally beneficial despite some misuse. Key Takeaway Focus on authentic practice, not outliers. Themes yoga practice integrity Mood balanced informative Type educational practical When to use this quote - class selection - personal study - teacher vetting Key Concepts mind‑body connection discipline community standards Questions to Reflect On - How do you discern genuine teachers? - What standards define proper yoga? 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