Welcome to our collection of inspiring yoga quotes! Yoga is more than just a workout; it’s a journey to peace, balance, and self-discovery. These yoga quotes capture the essence of this ancient practice and offer a little boost of motivation for your yoga journey. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just starting out, these quotes will remind you why yoga is so special.
- “The very heart of yoga practice is abhyasa — steady effort in the direction you want to go.” – Sally Kempton
- “Yoga is a way of moving into stillness in order to experience the truth of who you are.” – Erich Schiffmann
- “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 means addition – addition of energy, strength and beauty to body, mind and soul.” – Amit Ray
- “In asana practice we learn to cherish each breath, to cherish every cell in our bodies. The time we spend on the mat is love in action” – Rolf Gates
- “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
- “Yoga begins with listening. When we listen, we are giving space to what is.” – Richard Freeman
- “Anyone who practices can obtain success in yoga but not one who is lazy. Constant practice alone is the secret of success.” – Svātmārāma
- “Let go of fear. Get on the mat. Love your body.” – Jessamyn Stanley
- “True yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life. Yoga is not to be performed; yoga is to be lived. Yoga doesn’t care about what you have been; yoga cares about the person you are becoming. Yoga is designed for a vast and profound purpose, and for it to be truly called yoga, its essence must be embodied.” – Aadil Palkhivala
- “If you fall over, you fall over. If you have to stop, you stop. But you start again. Just like life itself, you start again.” – Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa
- “At this moment, you are seamlessly flowing with the cosmos. There is no difference between your breathing and the breathing of the rain forest, between your bloodstream and the world’s rivers, between your bones and the chalk cliffs of Dover.” – Deepak Chopra
- “Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” – Etty Hillesum
- “That’s why it’s called a practice. We have to practice a practice if it is to be of value.” – Peace Pilgrim
- 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 a mirror to look at ourselves from within” – B.K.S. Iyengar
- “Yoga is meant to foster a deeper connection and a more loving relationship with your body.” – Laura E. Burns
- “There is always room for change, but you have to be open to that change.” – Kathryn Budig
- “If you seek peace, be still. If you seek wisdom, be silent. If you seek love, be yourself.” – Becca Lee
- “Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
- “What you think, you become.” – Buddha
- Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there and recognize a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
- “For many years I mistook discipline as ambition. Now I believe it to be more about consistency. Do get on the mat. Practice and life are not that different.” – Judith Hanson Lasater
- “Go from a human being doing yoga to a human being yoga.” – Baron Baptiste
- “This is what your pose looks like now, and that’s fine because yoga isn’t about perfect poses.” – Edyn Nicole
- “Balancing in yoga and life is a reflection of our inner state. Can we dance with change? Can we fall and try again with playfulness? Do we have the focus, skill, and attunement to find the still point within it all?” – Shiva Rea
- “The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this lifetime.” – Sogyal Rinpoche
- “I had discovered something; there was a pleasure in becoming something new. You could will yourself into a fresh shape. Now all I had to do was figure out how to do it out there, in my life.” – Claire Dederer
- “You cannot always control what goes on outside, but you can always control what goes on inside.” – Wayne Dyer
- “Yoga is the stilling of the changing states of the mind.” – Patañjali
- “The beautiful thing about yoga is that there are so many different approaches. As we go through our life cycles, hopefully we are able to find a practice that suits us.” – Tiffany Cruikshank
- “If you just sit and observe, you will see how restless your mind is. If you try to calm it, it only makes it worse, but over time it does calm, and when it does, there’s room to hear more subtle things – that’s when your intuition starts to blossom and you start to see things more clearly and be in the present more. Your mind just slows down, and you see a tremendous expanse in the moment. You see so much more than you could see before. It’s a discipline; you have to practice it.” – Walter Isaacson
- Yoga allows you to find an inner peace that is not ruffled and riled by the endless stresses and struggles of life.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
- “Most people have no idea how good their body is designed to feel.” – Kevin Trudeau
- People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar
- “You may not be able to control the whole world, but you may learn to control your inner world through yoga.” – Debasish Mridha
- “The nature of yoga is to shine the light of awareness into the darkest corners of the body.” – Jason Crandell
- “Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn
- “Yoga is about clearing away whatever is in us that prevents our living in the most full and whole way. With yoga, we become aware of how and where we are restricted — in body, mind, and heart — and how gradually to open and release these blockages. As these blockages are cleared, our energy is freed. We start to feel more harmonious, more at one with ourselves. Our lives begin to flow — or we begin to flow more in our lives.” – Cybele Tomlinson
- “When you are self-conscious you are really showing symptoms that you don’t know who you are. Your very self-consciousness indicates that you have not come home yet.” – Osho
- “The most important pieces of equipment you need for doing yoga are your body and your mind.” – Rodney Yee
- “Spiritual awareness must be brought into our daily life if we are to become receptive to the radiance of that Consciousness that is pulsing with divine vibrations.” – Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa
- “Exercises are like prose, whereas yoga is the poetry of movements. Once you understand the grammar of yoga; you can write your poetry of movements.” – Amit Ray
- “People need a realistic example of what yoga can be. You don’t need a headstand to teach yoga, you need a big heart.” – Edyn Nicole
- “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
- “Move your joints every day. You have to find your own tricks. Bury your mind deep in your heart, and watch the body move by itself.” – Sri Dharma Mittra
- “The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
- “Yoga does not always cure stress. It neutralizes it through increasing awareness and by changing self-perception.” – Debasish Mridha
- “Remember, it doesn’t matter how deep into a posture you go — what does matter is who you are when you get there.” – Max Strom
- “Yoga is not a religion. It is a science, science of well-being, science of youthfulness, science of integrating body, mind and soul.” – Amit Ray
Yoga Quotes On Happiness:
- “By cultivating attitudes of friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and disregard toward the wicked, the mind-stuff retains its undisturbed calmness.” – Patanjali
- “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama
- “Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter your flame.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
- “The most important pieces of equipment you need for doing yoga are your body and your mind.” – Rodney Yee
- “Undisturbed calmness of mind is attained by cultivating friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and indifference toward the wicked.” – Patañjali
- “True happiness is when the love that is within us finds expression in external activities.” – Paramahansa Yogananda
- “Yoga is the fountain of youth. You’re only as young as your spine is flexible.” – Bob Harper
- “The very heart of yoga practice is ‘abyhasa’ – steady effort in the direction you want to go.” – Sally Kempton
- “Yoga is not just repetition of few postures – it is more about the exploration and discovery of the subtle energies of life.” – Amit Ray
- “Yoga does not remove us from the reality or responsibilities of everyday life but rather places our feet firmly and resolutely in the practical ground of experience.” – Donna Farhi
- “Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” – Buddha
- “When you listen to yourself, everything comes naturally. It comes from inside, like a kind of will to do something. Try to be sensitive. That is yoga.” – Petri Räisänen
- “Yoga is the dance of every cell with the music of every breath that creates inner serenity and harmony.” – Debasish Mridha
- “Meditation is a way for nourishing and blossoming the divinity within you.” – Amit Ray
- “The attitude of gratitude is the highest yoga.” – Yogi Bhajan
- “Yoga begins with listening. When we listen, we are giving space to what is.” – Richard Freeman
- “Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
- “Yoga is the art work of awareness on the canvas of body, mind, and soul.” – Amit Ray
- “Happiness is a state of inner fulfillment, not the gratification of inexhaustible desires for outward things.” – Matthieu Ricard
- “Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind.” – Patanjali
Yoga Inspirational Quotes:
- “The nature of yoga is to shine the light of awareness into the darkest corners of the body.” – Jason Crandell
- “Yoga is not about touching your toes, it’s about what you learn on the way down.” – Jigar Gor
- “In truth, yoga doesn’t take time – it gives time.” – Ganga White
- “Yoga is the practice of tolerating the consequences of being yourself.” – Bhagavad Gita
- “We all wish for world peace, but world peace will never be achieved unless we first establish peace within our own minds.” – Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
- “Yoga is the unifying art of transforming dharma into action, be it through inspired thought, properly nurtured emotion, or well-justified action.” – Michael Stone
- “The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness.” – Sakyong Mipham
- “Yoga is the cessation of the movements of the mind. Then there is abiding in the Seer’s own form.” – Patanjali
- “Yoga is a mirror to look at ourselves from within.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
- “Yoga takes you into the present moment. The only place where life exists.” – Patanjali
- “Yoga is a way to freedom. By its constant practice, we can free ourselves from fear, anguish, and loneliness.” – Indra Devi
- “The practice of Yoga brings us face to face with the extraordinary complexity of our own being.” – Sri Aurobindo
- “Yoga teaches you how to listen to your body.” – Mariel Hemingway
- “Yoga is invigoration in relaxation. Freedom in routine. Confidence through self-control. Energy within and energy without.” – Ymber Delecto
- “Yoga is the ultimate practice. It simultaneously stimulates our inner light and quiets our overactive minds.” – Deepak Chopra
- “Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
- “Yoga begins right where I am – not where I was yesterday or where I long to be.” – Linda Sparrowe
- “Yoga is not a work-out, it is a work-in.” – Rolf Gates
- “Yoga is a method to come to a non-dreaming mind. Yoga is the science to be in the here and now.” – Osho
- “Yoga means addition – addition of energy, strength and beauty to body, mind and soul.” – Amit Ray
Yoga Quotes About Life:
- “Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light.” – Yogi Bhajan
- “The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this lifetime.” – Sogyal Rinpoche
- “Yoga is not just a repetition of a few postures, it is more about the exploration and discovery of the subtle energies of life.” – Amit Ray
- “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” – Gautama Buddha
- “Yoga takes you into the present moment. The only place where life exists.” – Patanjali
- “True yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life. Yoga is not to be performed; yoga is to be lived. Yoga doesn’t care about what you have been; yoga cares about the person you are becoming. Yoga is designed for a vast and profound purpose, and for it to be truly called yoga, its essence must be embodied.” – Aadil Palkhivala
- “If you believe in coincidence, then you aren’t paying attention.” – David Life
- “Yoga is not about touching your toes. It is about unlocking your ideas about what is possible.” – Carol Burnett
- “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
- “True yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life.” – Aadil Palkhivala
Yoga Motivation Quotes:
- “Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.” – Kathryn Budig
- “Yoga begins with listening. When we listen, we are giving space to what is.” – Richard Freeman
- “Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” – Buddha
- “Move your joints every day. You have to find your own tricks. Bury your mind deep in your heart, and watch the body move by itself.” – Sri Dharma Mittra
- “True meditation is about being fully present with everything that is including discomfort and challenges. It is not an escape from life.” – Craig Hamilton
- “Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are.” – Jason Crandell
- “I think it’s interesting that the opposite of being active in yoga is not being passive. It’s being receptive.” – Cyndi Lee
- “The attitude of gratitude is the highest yoga.” – Yogi Bhajan
- “Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
- “When you realize nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” — Lao Tzu
Positive Yoga Quotes:
- “Yoga is not about self-improvement, it’s about self-acceptance.” – Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa
- “In yoga, the journey is the reward.” – K. Pattabhi Jois
- “The goal of yoga is not to become a different person, but to become more fully who you are.” – Erich Schiffmann
- “Yoga is the art of living, the art of being calm, the art of being at peace with oneself.” – Swami Satchidananda
- “Yoga is the perfect way to practice being in the present moment.” – Elena Brower
- “In the practice of yoga, we find that we can control our mind and the way we respond to life’s challenges.” – Seane Corn
- “The practice of yoga is about coming home to your own self.” – Ana Forrest
- “Yoga is a light that once lit will never dim, the better your practice, the brighter your flame.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
- “Yoga is not about achieving your best pose; it’s about achieving your best self.” – Baron Baptiste
- “Through yoga, we learn to connect with our inner power and find a sense of joy within ourselves.” – Radhanath Swami
- “Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind to find peace within.” – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
- “Yoga is a light, which once lit will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter your flame.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
- “Through the practice of yoga, we cultivate the ability to handle challenges with grace and ease.” – Judith Hanson Lasater
- “Yoga helps us to appreciate ourselves and our bodies, fostering a sense of self-love and respect.” – T.K.V. Desikachar
- “Yoga is about finding balance in every aspect of life, not just on the mat.” – Mary Pilon
- “The essence of yoga is to be present and embrace the now.” – Jivamukti Yoga
- “Yoga brings us to a place of inner peace and helps us to navigate life’s ups and downs with grace.” – Ravi Shankar
- “Yoga is a reminder that we are capable of so much more than we think we are.” – Max Strom
- “Yoga is a way to train the mind and body to be aligned with the heart.” – Donna Farhi
- “Yoga teaches us to be grateful for our bodies and to recognize the beauty in our own journey.” – Rodney Yee
Yoga Quotes of The Day:
- “Yoga is the stillness of the mind.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
- “Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” – Buddha
- “The practice of yoga brings peace to the mind and harmony to the body.” – Sri Swami Satchidananda
- “Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are.” – Jason Crandell
- “Breathe in deeply to bring your mind home to your body.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
- “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi
- “Through yoga, we find a way to become more aware of ourselves and our surroundings.” – Seane Corn
- “The beauty of yoga is that it begins exactly where you are.” – Judith Hanson Lasater
- “Yoga is not about touching your toes; it’s about what you learn on the way down.” – Jigar Gor
- “Yoga is the practice of self-acceptance and self-love.” – Radhanath Swami
- “In yoga, we learn to breathe through our discomfort, discovering strength within.” – Baron Baptiste
- “Yoga helps us to embrace our authentic selves and find balance.” – Ana Forrest
- “The purpose of yoga is not to be better than someone else but to be better than you used to be.” – Unknown
- “Yoga is the practice of being present and letting go of the past.” – Marianne Williamson
- “Every pose in yoga is a step towards self-discovery.” – Erich Schiffmann
- “Through the practice of yoga, we can cultivate a peaceful mind and a joyful heart.” – Donna Farhi
- “Yoga teaches us that we are always in the right place at the right time.” – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
- “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” – The Bhagavad Gita
- The more you practice yoga, the more you realize that your mind is a powerful tool for creating the life you want.” – Max Strom
- Yoga is the art of living well through mindfulness and grace.” – Sakyong Mipham
Short Yoga Quotes:
- “Find peace within.”
- “Breathe in, breathe out.”
- “Yoga: a path to inner calm.”
- “Stretch the body, soothe the mind.”
- “Inhale the future, exhale the past.”
- “Embrace the present moment.”
- “Balance in body, harmony in mind.”
- “Let your breath guide you.”
- “Peace begins with a deep breath.”
- “Yoga: where the mind meets the body.”
- “Find stillness in movement.”
- “Grace is found in each pose.”
- “Harmony starts from within.”
- “Find your center, find your peace.”
- “Flow with the rhythm of your breath.”
- “Let go and let flow.”
- “Calm the mind, energize the body.”
- “Yoga is a journey to self.”
- “Breathe deeply, live fully.”
- “Feel the freedom in each pose.”
Cute Yoga Quotes:
- “Find your inner zen and let it sparkle.”
- “Yoga: where peace and playfulness meet.”
- “Stretch your body, stretch your smile.”
- “Twist, turn, and find your happy place.”
- “Yoga is a hug for your soul.”
- “Breathe in love, breathe out joy.”
- “Sun salutations and happy hearts.”
- “Let your mat be your happy place.”
- “Flow like a butterfly, stretch like a cat.”
- “Yoga: a little peace and a lot of play.”
- Balance your body, brighten your day.”
- “Every pose is a step to a happier you.”
- “Stretch, smile, and shine.”
- “Yoga is the art of feeling good inside.”
- “Embrace the mat, embrace the moment.”
- “Pose like nobody’s watching.”
- “Find your inner sparkle with every pose.”
- “Yoga is a dance of joy and peace.”
- “Happy hearts and peaceful poses.”
- “Yoga is a love letter to yourself.”
Yoga Quotes For Instagram:
- “Find your balance and let your soul shine.”
- “Yoga: the perfect pause in a busy day.”
- “Inhale courage, exhale fear.”
- “Stretching the body, calming the mind.”
- “Peace starts on the mat.”
- “Yoga is not about touching your toes, it’s about what you learn on the way down.”
- “Let your breath guide you to inner peace.”
- “Breathe deeply and let your heart smile.”
- “Yoga: where calm meets strength.”
- “Find serenity in every pose.”
- “Flow with grace, live with ease.”
- “The best project you’ll ever work on is you.”
- Transform your mindset, transform your life.”
- “Every breath is a new beginning.”
- “In every pose, find your joy.”
- “Embrace the journey, love the process.”
- “Yoga is the art of being present.”
- “Align your body, center your soul.”
- “Let go of stress and welcome peace.”
- “Yoga is a beautiful journey to self-discovery.”
Conclusion:
We hope these yoga quotes have brightened your day and inspired you on your yoga journey. Remember, each pose and each breath brings you closer to inner peace and joy. Keep these quotes in mind as you roll out your mat and let them guide you to a happier, more balanced self. Namaste.
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