Quotes from B.K.S. Iyengar

Ignorance has no beginning, but it has an end. There is a beginning but no end to knowledge.

Learning is as much an art as teaching

The art of teaching is tolerance. Humbleness is the art of learning.

Yoga is a way of life; it is an art, a science, a philosophy.

Yoga, an ancient but perfect science, deals with the evolution of humanity. This evolution includes all aspects of one's being, from bodily health to self-realization.

The conjunction of effort, concentration and balance in asana forces us to live intensely in the present moment, a rare experience in modern life.

It is through the alignment of the body that I discovered the alignment of my mind, self, and intelligence.

Regular practise of yoga can help you face the turmoil of life with steadiness and stability

Life itself seeks fulfillment as plants seek sunlight.

You do not need to seek freedom in some distant land, for it exists within your own body, heart, mind, and soul.

The light that Yoga sheds on life is something special. It is transformative. It does not just change the way we see things; it transforms the person who sees.

Yoga is firstly for individual growth, but through individual growth, society and community develop.

One's spiritual realization lies in none other than how one walks among and interacts with one's fellow beings.

Yoga is more than physical. It is cellular, mental, intellectual and spiritual-it involves man in his entire being

Yoga is an art, a science and a philosophy. It touches the life of man at every level, physical, mental, and spiritual. It is a practical method for making one's life purposeful, useful and noble.

Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one's actions.

Balance in the body is the foundation for balance in life.

If you practice yoga every day with perseverance, you will be able to face the turmoil of life with steadiness and maturity.

Do not stop trying just because perfection eludes you.

The yogi cannot be afraid to die, because he has brought life to every cell of his body. We are afraid to die, because we are afraid we have not lived. The yogi has lived.

Yoga allows you to rediscover a sense of wholeness in your life.

The practice of asanas purges the body of its impurities, bringing strength, firmness, calm, and clarity of mind.

Asanas maintain the strength and health of the body, without which little progress can be made. Asanas keep the body in harmony with nature

First yoga deals with health, strength and conquest of the body. Next, it lifts the veil of difference between the body and the mind. Lastly, it leads the Sadhaka to peace and unalloyed purity.