B.K.S. Iyengar

(14 December 1918 – 20 August 2014), better known as B.K.S. Iyengar, was the founder of the style of yoga known as “Iyengar Yoga” and was considered one of the foremost yoga teachers in the world. He was the author of many books on yoga practice and philosophy including Light on Yoga, Light on Pranayama, Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and Light on Life. Iyengar was one of the earliest students of Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, who is often referred to as “the father of modern yoga”. He has been credited with popularizing yoga, first in India and then around the world.

“Body is the bow, Asana is the arrow, soul is the target.” B.K.S. Iyengar

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

“Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” 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

“Yoga allows you to find a new kind of freedom that you may not have known even existed.” B.K.S. Iyengar

“Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame.” B.K.S. Iyengar

“By drawing our senses of perception inward, we are able to experience the control, silence, and quietness of the mind.” B.K.S. Iyengar

“Change leads to disappointment if it is not sustained. Transformation is sustained change, and it is achieved through practice.” B.K.S. Iyengar

“Do not stop trying just because perfection eludes you.” B.K.S. Iyengar

“Words cannot convey the value of yoga – it has to be experienced.” B.K.S. Iyengar

“The brain is the hardest part of the body to adjust in asanas.” B.K.S. Iyengar

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