B.k.s. Iyengar

B.k.s. Iyengar

Indian yoga teacher.

An influential Indian yoga teacher, he is renowned for developing Iyengar Yoga, a style that emphasizes precision, alignment, and the use of props like blocks and straps to make yoga accessible to people of all ages and abilities. His approach stresses the importance of both the mental and physical aspects of yoga, encouraging students to develop mindfulness and discipline. Iyengar’s teachings also integrate philosophy and breath control (pranayama) with postures (asanas), contributing significantly to the global spread and understanding of yoga.

B.k.s. Iyengar Quotes about Light

  • If you open the armpits, the brain becomes light. You cannot brood or become depressed.
  • 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.
  • Don't practice for cosmetic beauty, practice for cosmic beauty. Practice for inner beauty and inner light.
  • The hardness of a diamond is part of its usefulness, but its true value is in the light that shines through it.
  • Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame.