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Sometimes, the right words can uplift a yoga class, deepen focus, or inspire students to push beyond their limits. Here are 150 carefully chosen quotes to help you guide your students through every part of their yoga journey, from the opening breath to the closing meditation.
Motivational Quotes to Start Your Yoga Class
- “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu
- “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” — Arthur Ashe
- “The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion.” — Thích Nhất Hạnh
- “When you focus on the good, the good gets better.” — Anonymous
- “Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.” — Theodore Roosevelt
- “The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” — Buddha
- “Today is the perfect day to start living your dreams.” — Anonymous
- “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis
- “The best time for new beginnings is now.” — Anonymous
- “Everything begins inside your mind. With the right mindset, you will succeed.” — Anonymous
- “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” — Dalai Lama
- “Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.” — Anonymous
- “Embrace each challenge in your life as an opportunity for self-transformation.” — Bernie Siegel
- “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” — Bhagavad Gita
- “Each day is a new opportunity to improve yourself.” — Anonymous
- “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” — Neale Donald Walsch
- “Be the energy you want to attract.” — Anonymous
- “Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.” — Anonymous
- “Believe in yourself and all that you are.” — Anonymous
- “Find joy in the journey, not just the destination.” — Anonymous
- “Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart.” — Roy T. Bennett
- “Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” — Buddha
- “The first step to change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.” — Nathaniel Branden
- “Yoga is not about self-improvement; it’s about self-acceptance.” — Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa
- “The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” — Ram Dass
- “Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” — Buddha
- “Change is not something that we should fear. Rather, it is something that we should welcome.” — B.K.S. Iyengar
- “A mind at peace, a mind focused and clear, is stronger than any physical force in the universe.” — Wayne Dyer
- “Just for today, be kind to yourself.” — Anonymous
- “We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think.” — Buddha
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Relaxing Quotes to Connect with Your Body
- “The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness.” — Sakyong Mipham
- “Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile.” — Thích Nhất Hạnh ...
- “Your body listens to everything your mind says.” — Anonymous
- “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” — Thích Nhất Hạnh
- “Take a deep breath. Inhale peace, exhale joy.” — Anonymous
- “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
- “Listen to your body. It’s smarter than you.” — Vanda Scaravelli
- “Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence.” — Dalai Lama
- “Allow yourself to feel whatever you are going through.” — Anonymous
- “Let your breath guide you.” — Anonymous
- “Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time.” — Hermann Hesse
- “Do not try to fix whatever comes into your life. Fix yourself in such a way that whatever comes, you will be fine.” — Sadhguru
- “The mind is like water. When it’s turbulent, it’s difficult to see. When it’s calm, everything becomes clear.” — Prasad Mahes
- “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” — Jim Rohn
- “Meditation is a way for nourishing and blossoming the divinity within you.” — Amit Ray
- “Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.” — B.K.S. Iyengar
- “Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” — Sonia Ricotti
- “Relax, let go, and just be.” — Anonymous
- “In stillness, you find your true self.” — Eckhart Tolle
- “To perform every action artfully is yoga.” — Swami Kripalu
- “Slow down, and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you.” — John De Paola
- “Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
- “Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak.” — Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati
- “Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.” — Buddha
- “When you lose touch with inner stillness, you lose touch with yourself.” — Eckhart Tolle
- “When we own our breath, nobody can steal our peace.” — Anonymous
- “Your inner strength is your outer foundation.” — Allan Rufus
- “Feel the energy of your inner peace.” — Anonymous
- “The way you speak to yourself matters.” — Anonymous
- “Breathe deeply and let your worries fall away.” — Anonymous
Inspiring Quotes to Push Your Limits
- “You are stronger than you think.” — Anonymous
- “Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits.” — Anonymous
- “Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are.” — Jason Crandell
- “You can, and you will.” — Anonymous
- “Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.” — Anonymous
- “Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you.” — Anonymous
- “You are confined only by the walls you build yourself.” — Anonymous
- “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
- “Yoga is not about touching your toes; it’s what you learn on the way down.” — Jigar Gor
- “Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself.” — Roy T. Bennett
- “Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life.” — Anonymous
- “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” — Fred DeVito
- “Strength grows in the moments when you think you can’t go on but you keep going anyway.” — Anonymous
- “Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier
- “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” — Japanese Proverb
- “The only way to grow is to challenge yourself.” — Anonymous
- “Yoga is the fountain of youth. You’re only as young as your spine is flexible.” — Bob Harper
- “Turn your obstacles into opportunities and your problems into possibilities.” — Anonymous
- “Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths.” — Arnold Schwarzenegger
- “We can do anything we want to if we stick to it long enough.” — Helen Keller
- “Yoga is not a work-out, it is a work-in.” — Rolf Gates
- “Great things never come from comfort zones.” — Anonymous
- “The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow.” — Anonymous
- “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt
- “Yoga is the practice of tolerating the consequences of being yourself.” — Bhagavad Gita
- “Believe in yourself and all that you are.” — Anonymous
- “The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.” — Anonymous
- “Never let small minds convince you that your dreams are too big.” — Anonymous
- “You are one yoga class away from a good mood.” — Anonymous
- “Don’t stop until you’re proud.” — Anonymous
Transformation Quotes to Congratulate Your Progress and Consistency
- “The only journey is the one within.” — Rainer Maria Rilke
- “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
- “True yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life.” — Aadil Palkhivala
- “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” — Aristotle
- “Yoga is the perfect opportunity for self-discovery.” — Sri Dharma Mittra
- “Transformation is a journey without a final destination.” — Carolyn Myss
- “Be proud of how far you have come, and have faith in how far you can go.” — Anonymous
- “Through practice, gently reconnect with yourself.” — Krishna Pattabhi Jois
- “Practice and all is coming.” — Pattabhi Jois
- “Yoga is not just repetition of a few postures – it is more about the exploration and discovery of the subtle energies of life.” — Amit Ray
- “With consistency, there’s no limit to what you can accomplish.” — Anonymous
- “Self-discovery is the real joy of yoga.” — Krishnamacharya
- “Transformation happens on the other side of perseverance.” — Anonymous
- “Yoga is not a destination; it’s a journey of transformation.” — Anonymous
- “Yoga allows you to rediscover a sense of wholeness in your life.” — B.K.S. Iyengar
- “Consistency brings transformation.” — Anonymous
- “Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” — James Cash Penney
- “True success is overcoming the fear of being unsuccessful.” — Paul Sweeney
- “Transformation is not five minutes from now; it’s a present activity.” — Jillian Michaels
- “The path to transformation begins with self-awareness.” — Deepak Chopra
- “The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it.” — Alan Watts
- “Be patient. Transformation takes time.” — Anonymous
- “To be beautiful means to be yourself.” — Thích Nhất Hạnh
- “Yoga takes you into the present moment, the only place where life exists.” — Anonymous
- “Remember, transformation is ongoing and constantly evolving.” — Anonymous
- “The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself.” — Sogyal Rinpoche
- “Yoga is the art work of awareness on the canvas of body, mind, and soul.” — Amit Ray
- “True change is within; leave the outside as it is.” — Dalai Lama
- “Your practice is a celebration of the life you’ve been given.” — Anonymous
- “Transformation occurs when we choose to let go of limiting beliefs.” — Sonia Ricotti
Quotes to Close Your Yoga Classes
- “May you be proud of the work you have done, the person you are, and the difference you will make.” — Anonymous
- “Peace begins with a smile.” — Mother Teresa
- “Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and surrender.” — Anonymous
- “Take the peace of this moment with you.” — Anonymous
- “Let your practice be a celebration of life.” — Seane Corn
- “And now let us believe in a long year that is given to us, new, untouched, full of things that have never been.” — Rainer Maria Rilke
- “Allow yourself to rest.” — Anonymous
- “When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what the storm is all about.” — Haruki Murakami
- “Leave this space feeling lighter, grounded, and peaceful.” — Anonymous
- “May all beings everywhere be happy and free.” — Traditional Mantra
- “Take the lessons, leave the rest.” — Anonymous
- “This moment is yours.” — Anonymous
- “Savor the silence as it becomes part of you.” — Anonymous
- “Go forth with a quiet mind and a grateful heart.” — Anonymous
- “Keep calm and carry om.” — Anonymous
- “Let this peace you feel now stay with you.” — Anonymous
- “The light in me honors the light in you.” — Traditional Yoga Greeting
- “The end of the journey is the beginning of another.” — Anonymous
- “As you leave this practice, take a piece of calmness with you.” — Anonymous
- “Breathe in gratitude, breathe out peace.” — Anonymous
- “Bring your hands together in a gesture of gratitude.” — Anonymous
- “Namaste: The light in me bows to the light in you.” — Anonymous
- “Be kind to yourself, today and always.” — Anonymous
- “Carry this peace with you.” — Anonymous
- “May the path you walk be filled with peace and joy.” — Anonymous
- “The beauty of yoga is in the journey.” — Anonymous
- “Allow yourself to be grounded in this moment.” — Anonymous
- “End your practice with a heart full of gratitude.” — Anonymous
- “May you find peace and serenity in your day.” — Anonymous
- “Namaste.” — Traditional Yoga Greeting
Where Can I Use My Quotes?
Quotes can be an inspiring addition to your studio space. Try placing a few on posters, chalkboards, or small plaques around the studio to catch your students’ eyes as they move between classes.
Quotes also make wonderful content for social media posts and can create a regular opportunity for engagement with your audience. Share a “quote of the day” in your Instagram stories or add a few inspiring lines at the end of your newsletters to keep students connected to their practice outside the studio.
Conclusion
Incorporating quotes into your yoga classes can bring an added sense of mindfulness, encouragement, and joy. These words can connect with your students on a deeper level, adding meaning to each breath and every pose.
Whether you’re starting a class with an inspiring thought or closing with words of peace, quotes can enhance the experience and support each student on their journey to growth and self-awareness.
Cam Acuña
