Quote by B.K.S. Iyengar
When you inhale, you are taking the strength from God. When you ex

When you inhale, you are taking the strength from God. When you exhale, it represents the service you are giving to the world. – B.K.S. Iyengar

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As a mighty river which when properly harnessed by dams and canals, creates a vast reservoir of water, prevents famine and provides abundant power for industry; so also the mind, when controlled, provides a reservoir of peace and generates abundant energy for the human uplift. – B.K.S. Iyengar

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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 distractions, the gates of the soul open. – B.K.S. Iyengar

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As a fire blazes brightly when the covering of ash over it is scattered by the wind, the divine fire within the body shines in all its majesty when the ashes of desire are scattered by the practice of pranayama. – B.K.S. Iyengar

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Breathing
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For those wounded by civilization, yoga is the most healing salve. – Terri Guillemets, 2002

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Yoga is difficult for the one whose mind is not subdued. – Bhagavad Gita

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Chair pose is a defiance of spirit, showing how high you can reach even when you’re forced down. – Terri Guillemets, 2002

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I like the physical part, but I’m also drawn to the spiritual. For me, yoga is not just a workout—it’s about working on yourself. – Mary Glover, “Health Profile: Yoga leaves aches and pains behind,” A

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