"The body is my temple, asanas are my…" — B.K.S. Iyengar

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• When our minds are purified through karma (selfless action) and made single-pointed through up-asana (worship), we cannot remain satisfied with… — Tejomayananda
• The practice of yogasana for the sake of health, to keep fit, or to maintain flexibility is the external practice… — B.K.S. Iyengar
• Asanas maintain the strength and health of the body, without which little progress can be made. Asanas keep the body… — B.K.S. Iyengar
• It is while practicing yoga asanas that you learn the art of adjustment. — B.K.S. Iyengar
• We are missing the gold if we do asanas as a physical practice only. — Geeta Iyengar
• In an asana, the mind has to reach inside the body to find a quiet space until a point comes… — Geeta Iyengar
• The flexibility we gain in asana is the living symbol of the suppleness we gain in relation to life’s problems… — B.K.S. Iyengar
• Do not allow past experiences to be imprinted on your mind. Perform asanas each time with a fresh mind and with… — B.K.S. Iyengar
• Through the deeply theraputic practice of asana, we begin to purify our karmas, thereby healing our past relationships with others… — Sharon Gannon
• When the asana is correct, there is lightness, a freedom. Freedom comes when every part of the body is active.… — B.K.S. Iyengar
• You must do the asana with your soul. How can you do an asana with your soul? We can only… — B.K.S. Iyengar
• Devotion is a way of being, it's not something you do. It's dedication to finding awareness and Love. Chanting is… — Krishna Das

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