Yoga is a practice that requires a lot of inner fortitude and discipline. Often times when I am meditating or doing a yoga asana I feel uninspired. I created a post about the top zen quotes here.  The other day was one of those occasions – I quickly snapped out of my funk by looking to some words of wisdom by way of yoga quotes that other yogis have bestowed upon us in years past.

I hope you enjoy some of my favorites!

25 Yoga Quotes

1. “Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are.”—Jason Crandell

2. “Yoga is not about self–improvement, it’s about self–acceptance.”—Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa

3. “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”—The Bhagavad Gita

4. “Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind.”—Patanjali

5. “Yoga is the fountain of youth. You’re only as young as your spine is flexible.”—Bob Harper

6. “Yoga is the journey of the self, to the self, through the self.”—B.K.S. Iyengar

7. “Yoga is not about touching your toes, it is what you learn on the way down.”—Jigar Gor

8. “Yoga is the practice of eliminating the turbulence of thoughts that obscure the peace of the profound stillness within.”—Swami Satchidananda

9. “Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are.”—Jason Crandell

10. “Yoga is the process of turning your mind off and tuning into your body.”—Anon

11. “Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.”—B.K.S. Iyengar

12. “Yoga is like music: the rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.”—B.K.S. Iyengar

13. “Yoga is the practice of discovering the reality of one’s true identity.”—Paramahansa Yogananda

14. “Yoga is the golden key that unlocks the door to peace, tranquility, and joy.”—B.K.S. Iyengar

15. “Yoga is the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind.”—Patanjali

16. “Yoga is not just repetition of a few postures – it is more about the exploration and discovery of the subtle energies of life.”—Aadil Palkhivala

17. “Yoga is the practice of finding peace in a world full of chaos.”—Anonymous

18. “Yoga is the practice of knowing yourself.”—Anonymous

19. “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

20. “Yoga is the practice of letting go.”—Anonymous

21. “Yoga is the art work of awareness on the canvas of body, mind, and soul.”—Amit Ray

22. “Yoga is the dance of every cell with the music of every breath that creates inner serenity and harmony.”—Debasish Mridha

23. “Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are.”—Jason Crandell

24. “Yoga is the practice of total acceptance of yourself and your life.”—Anonymous

25. “Yoga is the practice of self–love and self–care.”—Anonymous