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“The study of asana is not about mastering posture. It's about using posture to understand and transform yourself.”

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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