Yoga is a journey that invites us to explore our inner selves, cultivate peace, and connect with the present moment. Yet, like any practice, there are times when motivation wanes, and it becomes challenging to step onto the mat. During these moments, a few words of wisdom can reignite our passion and remind us of the profound benefits of our practice. Here are 50 inspiring quotes from esteemed Yogis and Meditators. These quotes have personally inspired me to practice, i hope they also help you to find your way back to the mat.
Inspiration for Embracing the Journey
"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." – The Bhagavad Gita
"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 is what you learn on the way down." – Jigar Gor
"Yoga begins right where I am – not where I was yesterday or where I long to be." – Linda Sparrowe
"Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are." – Jason Crandell
"Yoga takes you into the present moment, the only place where life exists." – Pattabhi Jois
"Yoga is the artwork of awareness on the canvas of body, mind, and soul." – Amit Ray
"The pose begins when you want to leave it." – B.K.S. Iyengar
"Yoga does not change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees." – B.K.S. Iyengar
"Inhale the future, exhale the past." – Author Unknown
Inspiration for Cultivating Inner Peace
"Peace begins with a smile." – Mother Teresa
"Yoga is the stilling of the changing states of the mind." – Patanjali
"Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." – Rumi
"The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear." – Rumi
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." – Mahatma Gandhi
"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
"In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you." – Deepak Chopra
"The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good." – James Allen
"Meditation is a way for nourishing and blossoming the divinity within you." – Amit Ray
"Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions." – Pema Chodron
Inspiration for Finding Strength and Resilience
"Fall seven times, stand up eight." – Japanese Proverb
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." – Mahatma Gandhi
"You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside." – Wayne Dyer
"Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind." – Patanjali
"The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness." – Sakyong Mipham
"Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame." – B.K.S. Iyengar
"True yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life." – Aadil Palkhivala
"You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop." – Rumi
"Yoga is the practice of tolerance, compassion, and self-awareness." – Kristi Bowman
"Strength grows in the moments when you think you can't go on but you keep going anyway." – Author Unknown
Inspiration for Embracing Change and Growth
"Change is not something that we should fear. Rather, it is something that we should welcome. For without change, nothing in this world would ever grow or blossom, and no one in this world would ever move forward to become the person they're meant to be." – B.K.S. Iyengar
"Yoga teaches you how to listen to your body." – Mariel Hemingway
"Yoga is not a work-out, 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
"Yoga is a dance between control and surrender." – Joel Kramer
"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." – Alan Watts
"Yoga is a method to come to a non dreaming mind. Yoga is the science to be in the here and now." – Osho
"Through sustained practice, the mind is trained to remain calm through all of life’s challenges." – B.K.S. Iyengar
"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." – The Bhagavad Gita
"Life is a balance between holding on and letting go." – Rumi
"Yoga is not about self-improvement, it’s about self-acceptance." – Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa
Inspiration for Keeping Motivated and Inspired
"Your practice is a celebration of life and a ritual of love." – Seane Corn
"Yoga is a mirror to look at ourselves from within." – B.K.S. Iyengar
"The purpose of yoga is to create strength, awareness, and harmony in both the mind and body." – Natalie Nevins
"Yoga is not about tightening your ass. It’s about getting your head out of it." – Eric Paskel
"The very heart of yoga practice is ‘abhyasa’ – steady effort in the direction you want to go." – Sally Kempton
"Yoga is the space where flower blossoms." – Amit Ray
"Yoga is a way of moving into stillness in order to experience the truth of who you are." – Erich Schiffmann
"The longest journey of any person is the journey inward." – Dag Hammarskjold
"Yoga is the practice of tolerating the consequences of being yourself." – Bhagavad Gita
"Yoga exists in the world because everything is linked." – Desikashar
These quotes can serve as gentle reminders and powerful motivators, guiding you back to your practice whenever you feel disconnected or uninspired. Remember, every time you step onto your mat, you are embracing a moment of self-care, growth, and transformation.
I hope you are enjoying these weekly bites of inspiration. As a one woman show your support means the world, so I would appreciate any comments, likes and shares. this kind of encouragement helps me to keep writing and practicing.