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Quote by Tirumalai Krishnamacharya

“Inhale, and God approaches you. Hold the inhalation, and God remains with you. Exhale, and you approach God. Hold the exhalation, and surrender to God.”

Quote by Tirumalai Krishnamacharya

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Tirumalai Krishnamacharya
Tirumalai Krishnamacharya

Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, born on November 18, 1888, and died on February 28, 1989, was an Indian yoga master. Known as the father of modern yoga, he made significant contributions to the revival and development of yoga. more

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