"The practice of yogasana for the sake of……" — B.K.S. Iyengar

The practice of yogasana for the sake of health, to keep fit,… - B.K.S. Iyengar

"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."

— B.K.S. Iyengar

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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
The brain is the hardest part of the body to adjust in asanas. — B.K.S. Iyengar

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