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“There is only one reality, but there are many ways that reality can be interpreted.”

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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