“Inhale, and God approaches you. Hold the inhalation, and God remains with you. Exhale, and you approach God. Hold the exhalation, and surrender to God.” – Krishnamacharya

“Why do we need money beyond a point? If we are free of ill health, enmity, and debt, is that not enough? Too much money only leads to less peace.” – Krishnamacharya

“No one is wise by birth, for wisdom results from one own’s efforts.” – .” – Krishnamacharya

“The quality of our breath expresses our inner feelings.” – T.K.V. Desikachar

“Whenever you are in doubt, it is best to pause. Few things are so pressing that they cannot wait for a moment of breath.” – T.K.V. Desikachar, The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice

“When the breath control is correct, mind control is possible.” – Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois

“In Order to be effective, truth must penetrate like an arrow-and that is likely to hurt.” – Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois

The Ashtanga yoga system should never be confused with “power yoga” or any whimsical creation which goes against the tradition of the many types of yoga shastras (scriptures). It would be a shame to lose the precious jewel of liberation in the mud of ignorant bodybuilding.” – Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois

“Anyone can practice. Young man can practice. Old man can practice. Very old man can practice. Man who is sick, he can practice. Man who doesn’t have strength can practice. Except lazy people; lazy people can’t practice Ashtanga yoga.” – Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois

“Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.”- B.K.S. Iyengar

“Yoga is like music. 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

“It is through the alignment of the body that I discovered the alignment of my mind, self, and intelligence.” – B.K.S. Iyengar

“Healthy plants and trees yield abundant flowers and fruits. Similarly, from a healthy person, smiles and happiness shine forth like the rays of the sun.” – B.K.S. Iyengar

“If I’m losing balance in a pose, I stretch higher and God reaches down to steady me. It works every time, and not just in yoga.” – Terri Guillemets

There is only one reality, but there are many ways that reality can be interpreted.” – B.K.S. Iyengar

“The Light that YOGA sheds on Life is something special. It is transformative. It does not change the way we see things; it transforms the person who sees.” – B.K.S. Iyengar

“The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in.” – B.K.S Iyengar

“The union of nature and soul removes the veil of ignorance that covers our intelligence.” – B.K.S. Iyengar

“Any action done with beauty and purity, and in complete harmony of body, mind and soul, is Art.” – B.K.S. Iyengar

“The hardness of a diamond is part of its usefulness, but its true value is in the light that shines through it.” – B.K.S. Iyengar

“The quality of our breath expresses our inner feelings.” – T.K.V. Desikachar

“Yoga is for internal cleansing, not external exercising. Yoga means true self-knowledge.” – Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois

“Open your hands if you want to be held.” – Rumi