Centenarian yoga guru B. N. S. Iyengar felicitated in Mysuru
Students and well-wishers from different parts of the world join to celebrate the birthday of noted yoga exponent B. N. S. Iyengar in Mysuru
A centenarian yoga guru, B. N. S. Iyengar, was honored at a felicitation program in Mysuru on September 23 to celebrate his 100th birthday. The event marked the remarkable life of a devoted practitioner and promoter of Yoga. His disciples, well-wishers, and admirers from India and abroad gathered to pay tribute. To commemorate his contributions, a book titled 'Yogi Varenya' was unveiled.
Vidwan H. V. Nagaraja Rao, in his opening remarks, emphasized how yoga has united people worldwide, transcending geographical, cultural, and linguistic barriers. The honoured 'Guruji' was regarded as a living testament to the transformative power and enduring benefits of yoga. Dr. Shankaranarayana Jois, who chaired the event, discussed the deeper aspects of the Mysore Yoga tradition and the advantages of consistent asana practice.
'Guruji' stressed that yoga is not merely a physical exercise, but a discipline that impacts mental and physical health, and should be practiced by all. Over 100 students from various corners of the world took part in the celebration, making it an international homage to yoga and its enduring customs.
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