Yoga is not only a form of physical exercise, but also a philosophy of life, a path to spiritual and physical balance. Over thousands of years of development, Yoga has become not only a practice movement but also a source of encouragement and inspiration for those seeking peace and autonomy in life.
In this article, we will explore the top 45+ beautiful quotes about Yoga - sources of encouragement, bringing confidence and encouragement to people on the journey of self-discovery through the art of Yoga.
Inspirational Yoga Quotes
- “Yoga not only changes the way we see things, it also transforms ourselves” – BKS Iyengar
- “Yoga is when every cell in the body sings the song of the soul.” – Supervisory Board Iyengar
- “Yoga is not for practicing but for living. Yoga is not concerned with who you have become but with who you will become.” Aadil Palkhivala
- “Move your joints every day. You have to find your own tricks. Bury your mind deep into your heart and watch your body move on its own.” Dharma Mittra
- “Move your joints every day. You have to find your own secrets. Bury your mind deep into your heart, and watch your body move naturally.” – Dharma Mittra
- “A photographer makes people pose for him. A Yoga instructor makes people pose for themselves.”
- “Yoga is a journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” Bhagavad Gita
- “Yoga is the fountain of youth. You are only as young as your spine is flexible. Bob Harper
Yoga Quotes About Happiness
- “The essence of Yoga is to shine the light of awareness into the darkest corners of the body” – Jason Crandell
- “Yoga is really trying to free us from… shame about our bodies. Loving your body is so important – I think your mental health depends on your ability to love your body.” – Rodney Yee
- “Yoga brings you into the present moment. The only place where life exists.”
- “Yoga is light, once lit it will never go out. The better you practice, the brighter your fire will be.” – Supervisory Board Iyengar
- “Yoga is the dance of each cell with the music of each breath creating inner serenity and harmony.” weaken mridha
Yoga Quotes About Change
- “A flower does not think about competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.” Zen Nature
- “That's why it's called practice. We must practice the practice if it is to be of any value.” Allan Lokos
- “Remember, it doesn't matter how deeply you get into a pose – what matters is who you are when you get there.”
- “Yoga will always be transformative, even if it is no longer new.” Victoria Moran
- “The longest journey of each person is the journey inward.” Dag Hammarskjold
Yoga Quotes About Gratitude
- “Yoga begins right where I am – not where I was yesterday or where I aspire to be.” – Linda Sparrowe
- “Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will nourish every corner of your life.” – Rumi
- “Gratitude opens the door to the power, wisdom, and creativity of the universe. You open the door through gratitude.” – Deepak Chopra
- “When you stop and really look, you will see that you are constantly supported in countless ways. This is the highest lesson of Yoga, the truth of interdependence, of no separation.” – Frank Jude Boccio
- “Gratitude is the one who unlocks locked blessings.” – Marianne Williamson
Yoga Quotes About Breathing
- “Breath is your connection to life; is a direct connection to your spirit.” Konah Gordon
- “Sometimes the most important thing in the whole day is the time we rest between two deep breaths.” Etty Hillesum
- “When the breath is not calm, the mind is also unstable. But when the breath is calm, the mind will also be calm.” Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- “If you want to conquer anxiety in life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” Dr. Amit Ray
- “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” Thich Nhat Hanh
- “Meditation is a mysterious self-healing method… Meditation can be as simple as taking a series of slow, easy breaths, gently counting to ten in your head.” Vera Nazarian
Yoga Quotes About Strength
- “Yoga teaches us to cure what does not need to be endured and to endure what cannot be cured.” Supervisory Board Iyengar
- “Yoga is not about self-improvement, it is about self-acceptance.” Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa
- “Yoga means replenishment – adding energy, strength and beauty to the body, mind and soul.” Dr. Amit Ray
- “You have to stretch your soul to find your hidden strength.” Lailah Gifty Akita
Yoga Quotes About Letting Go
- “Let go is the most difficult asana.”
- “For those wounded by civilization, yoga is the best healer.”
- “I was and am a seeker, but I stopped asking about books and the stars. I began to listen to the teachings of my Soul.” Rumi
- “When I let go of what I am, I become what I can become. When I let go of what I have, I get what I need.” Tao Te Ching
- “When we let go of our battles and open our hearts to things as they are, we rest in the present moment. This is the beginning and end of spiritual practice.” Jack Kornfield
Yoga Quotes About Life
- “Yoga adds years to your life and life adds to your years.” Alan fingers
- “True meditation is being fully present with everything that is, including discomfort and challenges. That is not an escape from life.” Craig Hamilton
- “Your soul is your best friend. Treat it with care, nurture it with maturity, nourish it with love.” Ashourina Yalda
- “Yoga is the golden key that opens the door to peace, tranquility and joy.” Supervisory Board Iyengar
- “Yoga is a way to get completely drunk – not on alcohol but on life.” Sadhguru
- “When you listen to yourself, everything comes naturally. It comes from within, like a kind of will to do something. Try to be sensitive. That's yoga.” Petri Räisänen
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