As a mark of respect for international yoga day 2021, this article is a collection of 5 inspirational quotes about yoga. Tracing its roots back to Sanskrit, Yoga refers to the union and perfect harmony between the mind and body. The physical form of yoga has become more popular and widely accepted. However, in this article, we will talk about the quotes which refer to the emotional, spiritual aspect of this practice.
When is Yoga Day?
International Yoga Day 2021 coincides with the summer solstice on 21 June. The origins of international Yoga day trace back to the UN resolution in 2014 where this was proposed and accepted. The first international yoga day was practised in 2015 June.
It is celebrated as a way to highlight the significance of yoga in keeping the body and mind in sound health. (Source)
Inspirational Quotes – International Yoga Day 2021
In this section, I’d like to highlight 5 inspirational quotes for international yoga day 2021. It wasn’t an easy choice to restrict myself to 5. But the commonality each of these quotes represents is in their connection to body and mind as a whole.
In some ways, I do admire that these quotes focus on the mind at equal importance to the body. After all, that’s what Yoga is about right?
Yoga is a light which once lit will never dim, the better your practice the brighter your flame.
-B.K.S. Iyengar
“For me, yoga is not just a workout – it’s about working on yourself.”
Mary Glover
“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 journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”
The Bhagavad Gita
”In truth, yoga doesn’t take time – it gives time.”
Ganga White
I think my personal favourite is from Mary Glover about working on yourself. It fits in very well with the theme of this website about self-improvement :).
Which is yours and why?