29/04/2026
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“I had no artist for a mentor; therefore, I had to pave my own way by learning to develop original thinking, by creating new ideas, and by studying as much as possible the movements, anatomical structure and shape of each asana. I visited temples and caves to study the carvings, paintings and sculptures. I observed the various postures of the body conceived and depicted by different artists at different times. I watched the creeping gait of vegetation, amphibians and reptiles, the flight of birds, the majestic movements of animals and the behaviour of men, and I learnt from all these. Looking at God's creation as well as man's, I began to perform the asanas to the fullest possible extent, notwithstanding my limited abilities. I looked into Patanjali's sutras and found his words enchanting. He says that one should become immersed and apply oneself with devotion and dedication to gain direct perception of the essence which emanates from yogic practices. This became my first guiding principle in developing sensitivity in the art of yoga.”
BKS Iyengar
The Art Of Yoga
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