Do not allow past experiences to be imprinted on your mind. Perform asana each time with a fresh mind and with a fresh approach.
B.K.S. IyengarDo not think of yourself as a small, compressed, suffering thing. Think of yourself as graceful and expanding, no matter how unlikely it may seem at the time.
B.K.S. IyengarThe hardness of a diamond is part of its usefulness, but its true value is in the light that shines through it.
B.K.S. Iyengar