Are you seeking a little extra inspiration for your yoga journey? Yoga’s wisdom extends far beyond poses, into the way we approach mindfulness, balance, and finding our inner strength. A great yoga quote can serve as a powerful reminder of this deeper potential. Today, I’m sharing a collection of my favorite yoga quotes – timeless words to uplift your practice and nourish your soul.
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Hi everyone, Nadeem here!
As a yoga enthusiast myself, I’ve always found inspiration and motivation in powerful quotes. They can truly capture the essence of the practice and remind us of its transformative power on our minds, bodies, and spirits. ♀️
In this collection, I’ve curated 69 quotes from yogis, philosophers, and even some unexpected voices, all designed to ignite your inner spark and elevate your day.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting out, I hope these words resonate with you and guide you on your yoga journey.
Feel free to share your favorite quotes in the comments below!
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Yoga Quote
Short and Inspiring
- “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” – The Bhagavad Gita
- “Yoga begins with listening to your body.” – Unknown
- “The pose begins when you want to leave it.” – Unknown
- “Yoga does not transform the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” – B.K.S Iyengar
Mindfulness and Inner Peace
- “Meditation is a way for nourishing and blossoming the divinity within you.” – Amit Ray
- “Through the practices of yoga, we discover that concern for the happiness and well-being of others, including animals, must be an essential part of our own quest for happiness and well-being.” – Sharon Gannon
- “The nature of yoga is to shine the light of awareness into the darkest corners of the body.” – Jason Crandell
Strength and Transformation
- “Yoga is not about touching your toes, it’s about what you learn on the way down.” – Jigar Gor
- “True yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life.” – Aadil Palkhivala
- “Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.” – B.K.S Iyengar
Focus on Presence
- “Inhale the future, exhale the past.” – Unknown
- “Change only happens in the present moment. The past is already done. The future is just energy and intention.” – Kino MacGregor
- “Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are” – Jason Crandell
Playful and Lighthearted
- “A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.” – Zen Shin
- “Yoga is 99% practice and 1% theory.” – Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois
- “Calming the mind is yoga. Not just standing on the head.” – Swami Satchidananda
Emphasis on Self-Love
- “It’s not about being good at something. It’s about being good to yourself.” – Unknown
- “The attitude of gratitude is the highest yoga.” – Yogi Bhajan
- “Remember, it doesn’t matter how deep you go into a pose. What does matter is who you are when you get there.” – Max Strom
Celebrating the Journey
- “The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind & the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.” – B.K.S Iyengar
- “The study of asana is not about mastering posture. It’s about using your body to study yourself.” – Ganga White
- “Yoga is invigoration in relaxation. Freedom in routine. Confidence through self-control. Energy within and energy without.” – Ymber Delecto
Cultivating Flexibility
- “The most important pieces of equipment you need for doing yoga are yourbody and your mind.” – Rodney Yee
- “Yoga adds years to your life and life to your years.” – Alan Finger
- “Like all explorers, we are drawn to discover what’s out there without knowing yet if we have the courage to face it.” – Rolf Gates
Finding Your Power
- “Yoga is a light, which once lit will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter your flame.” – B.K.S Iyengar
- “Remember, it doesn’t matter how deep you take the posture… what does matter is who you are when you get there.” – Max Strom
- “Yoga begins right where I am – not where I was yesterday or where I long to be.” – Linda Sparrowe
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On the Power of Breath
- “If you can breathe, you can do yoga.” – Krishnamacharya
- “Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind.” – Patanjali (From the Yoga Sutras)
- “The quality of our breath expresses our feelings.” – T.K.V. Desikachar
Mind-Body Connection
- “Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.” – B.K.S Iyengar
- “When you listen to yourself, everything comesnaturally. It comes from inside, like a kind of will to do something. Try to be sensitive. That is yoga.” – Petri Räisänen
- “It is not arrogant or egotistical to feel good inside. You had nothing to do with it. It’s simply the honest response to clearly perceived Reality.” – Erich Schiffmann
Humor & Humility
- “I’ve been doing yoga for so long the furniture has started to pose.” – Unknown
- “Yoga is not about self-improvement. It’s about self-acceptance.” – Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa
- “My body is my temple and asanas are my prayers.” – B.K.S Iyengar
Embracing Imperfection
- “Letting go is the hardest asana.” – Unknown
- “Yoga allows you to rediscover a sense of wholeness in your life, where you do not feel like you are constantly trying to fit broken pieces together.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
- “Don’t be afraid to fall as long as you get back up.” – Unknown
Emphasizing Growth
- “Yoga is a way to freedom. By its constant practice, we can free ourselves from fear, anguish and loneliness.” – Indra Devi
- “The very heart of yoga practice is ‘abyhasa’ – steady effort in the direction you want to go.” – Sally Kempton
- “Yoga is about clearing away whatever is in us that prevents our living in the most full and whole way.” – Cyndi Lee
The Power of Simplicity
- “Just breathe.” – Unknown
- “Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.” – Pema Chodron
- “True meditation is about being fully present with everything that is – including discomfort and challenges. It is not an escape from life.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
Finding your Strength
- “When you inhale, you are taking the strength from God. When you exhale, it represents the service you are giving to the world.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
- “Yoga is the dance of every cell with the music of every breath that creates inner serenity and harmony.” – Debasish Mridha
- “Although yoga has its origins in ancient India, its methods and purposes are universal, relying not on cultural background, faith or deity, but simply on the individual.” – Mark Stephens
Encouragement on the Journey
- “The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness.” – Sakyong Mipham
- “Remember the emphasis on the heart. The mind lives in doubt and the heart lives in trust. When you trust, suddenly you become centered.” – Osho
- “Yoga is possible for anybody who really wants it. Yoga is universal…. But don’t approach yoga with a business mind looking for worldly gain.” – Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois
Celebrating Progress
- “You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.” – Wayne Dyer
- “The success of Yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships.” – T.K.V. Desikachar
- “Yoga is not a workout, it is a work-in. And this is the point of spiritual practice; to make us teachable; to open up our hearts and focus our awareness so that we can know what we already know and be who we already are.” – Rolf Gates
Each yoga pose is a canvas painted with yogic energy, telling a priceless story of strength, balance, and inner harmony.
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Mindfulness and Self-Awareness
- “The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” – Rumi
- “Yoga is the settling of the mind into silence. When the mind has settled, we are established in our own essential nature, which is unbounded Consciousness.” – Patanjali
- “Yoga means addition – addition of energy, strength and beauty to body, mind and soul.” – Amit Ray
- “It is only when the mind is free from the old that it meets everything anew, and in that there is joy.” – Jiddu Krishnamurti
- “Yoga is not just repetition of a few postures – it is more about the exploration and discovery of the subtle energies of life.” – Amit Ray
- “Yoga is not about self-improvement, it’s about self-acceptance.” – Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa
- “The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this lifetime.” – Sogyal Rinpoche
- “If every 8-year-old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation.” – Dalai Lama
Sense of Peace and Inner Calm
- “The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” – Caroline Myss
- “Yoga is a way of moving into stillness in order to experience the truth of who you are.” – Erich Schiffmann
- “When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still, and the yogi achieves long life.” – The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
- “Be where you are; otherwise you will miss your life.” – Buddha
- “Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” – Hermann Hesse
- “Don’t try to force anything. Let life be a deep let-go. God opens millions of flowers without forcing the buds.” – Osho
- “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” – Dalai Lama
