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“Yes, flexibility of body and physical perfection for Yogasana is important. However more important is the state of your mind, Meditative mind. Your flexibility might be excellent but if your mind is not attentive, you are merely doing some physical exercise, not Yoga.”

Quote by B.K.S. Iyengar

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B.K.S. Iyengar
B.K.S. Iyengar

B.K.S. Iyengar, a renowned Indian yoga master, was born on December 14, 1918, and passed away on August 20, 2014. He is known for his unique teaching methods and yoga philosophy, making significant contributions to the popularization and development of modern yoga. more

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