Shape your attitude

"(...)
Rely not on the teacher/person, but on the teaching.
Rely not on the words of the teaching, but on the spirit of the words. Rely not on theory, but on experience.
Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it.
Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations.
Do not believe anything because it is spoken and rumored by many.
Do not believe in anything because it is written in your religious books.
Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders.
But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees
with reason and is conducive to the good and the benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.
(...)"

One of the countless translations of the Kalama Sutta of Buddha.

Rely only on your experience from your own practice. It shows you what you have actually achieved. It gives you a direct feedback. It is tangible.

Reflect continuously about your practice. Do not go on autopilot, do not fall into daily routine. Better stay in the freshness, the curiosity, the magic of the first yoga lesson.

Stay alert!

Do not resign!

Do not reject as a matter of principle; be open (minded) but do not accept blindly.

By means of yoga you should open your eyes and strengthen your ability to discern. Do not use the eyes and discernment of others - with all due respect - use your own abilities.

Trust in yourself!

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