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Paramahansa Yogananda, often referred to as Yogananda Ji, was an Indian yogi and spiritual teacher who introduced millions of people to the teachings of meditation and the ancient science of Kriya Yoga. He was born on January 5, 1893, in Gorakhpur, India, and his original name was Mukunda Lal Ghosh.Yogananda is best known for his book "Autobiography of a Yogi," which has been widely acclaimed and has inspired countless individuals on their spiritual journeys. He founded the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) in 1920, with the aim of disseminating his teachings on the unity of all religions and the science of yoga.Yogananda spent a significant part of his life in the United States, where he lectured and taught meditation.

B.K.S. Iyengar, whose full name is Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar, was a renowned yoga teacher and one of the foremost figures in the field of modern yoga. He was born on December 14, 1918, in Bellur, Karnataka, India, and he passed away on August 20, 2014.
B.K.S. Iyengar is credited with popularizing and systematizing the practice of yoga, particularly the style known as Iyengar Yoga. His approach to yoga emphasized precision in alignment, the use of props (such as belts, blocks, and blankets) to aid in practice, and a focus on the therapeutic aspects of yoga. He believed in making yoga accessible to people of all ages and physical abilities.