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“Pranayama teaches the aspirant to regulate his breathing and thereby control the mind.”

Quote by B.K.S. Iyengar

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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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