Today on Asana Insights, the yoga blog where we share inspiring and informative content on all things yoga, I decided to curate a collection of powerful quotes from a handful of leading yoga masters. Well chosen words can quickly and easily provide us insight to change perspective, lift our mood, and encourage us to keep moving forward.
The quote below from Taoist philosopher Lao Tzu to remind us of the power in words:
Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny.”
―Lao Tzu
So grab a seat, find a quiet space, and take a deep breath. From the wisdom of B.K.S. Iyengar and the Bhagavad Gita to the insights of T.K.V. Desikachar, these quotes will uplift your spirits and remind you of the power of yoga to transform your body, mind, and soul.
Quotes to Inspire a Yoga Practice
"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." - The Bhagavad Gita
"Yoga is not just repetition of few postures - it is more about the exploration and discovery of the subtle energies of life." - Amit Ray
"The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life." - B.K.S. Iyengar
"Yoga is not a workout, it is a work in. And this is the point of spiritual practice; to make us teachable; to open up our hearts and focus our awareness so that we can know what we already know and be who we already are." - Rolf Gates
"The nature of yoga is to shine the light of awareness into the darkest corners of the body." - Jason Crandell
"Yoga is a light, which once lit will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame." - B.K.S. Iyengar
"Yoga is not about touching your toes, it is what you learn on the way down." - Jigar Gor
"The ultimate goal of yoga is to always observe things accurately, and therefore never act in a way that will make us regret our actions later." - T.K.V. Desikachar
"Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are." - Jason Crandell
"Yoga is the dance of every cell with the music of every breath that creates inner serenity and harmony." - Debasish Mridha.
Quotes to Inspire Your Yoga Journey and Lifestyle
"Nothing in the world can bother you as much as your own mind, I tell you. In fact, others seem to be bothering you, but it is not other, it is your own mind. You may have someone in your life who seems to annoy you. In fact, it’s not the person but your thoughts about him or her that annoy you. When you understand this, you understand life." - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
"Yoga is a way to freedom. By its constant practice, we can free ourselves from fear, anguish, and loneliness." - Indra Devi
"We should not exit from this world without finding out who we are and where we have come from. This is very important. Find your purpose in life. Extend yourself beyond your current understanding. Explore. This life is made for living." - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
"A spiritual person finds happiness in being loving and compassionate towards everyone, even towards those who are against him. He is like a tree that gives shade even to those who are in the act of cutting it down.” - Amma
"Yoga is not a religion. It is a science, science of well-being, science of youthfulness, science of integrating body, mind and soul." - Amit Ray
"The foundation of a spiritual life is a grateful heart." - Swami Satchidananda
"Pure love transcends the body. It is between hearts. It has nothing to do with bodies.” - Amma
"The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness." - Sakyong Mipham
"Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before." - Dalai Lama
"What keeps life fascinating is the constant creativity of the soul.” - Deepak Chopra
With so many wonderful words out there, what are your favorite quotes? I'd love to curate a new list with your help.
I'll close off with one more bonus quote from spiritual teacher Ram Dass, whose lessons and writings have inspired me since the early days of my own yoga journey.
We're fascinated by the words -- but where we meet is in the silence behind them.”
— Ram Dass
Thanks for reading, sharing, and commenting!
Namaste,
Lara
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