SETTING A ‘SANKALPA’ FOR THE NEW YEAR
Get yourself a note book and a pen and settle down for a few moments with yoga teacher Jenny as we delve into the yogic tradition of setting a Sankalpa for 2024.
Instead of the usual resolutions (which lets be honest not many of us stick to), why not join us this year in setting a Sankalpa and a commitment to starting and continuing your year in the best way we possibly can. Jen tells us a little bit more below.
What is a Sankalpa?
Sankalpa translates as 'intention born from the heart', instead of the usual resolutions that usually start with 'I will...', Sankalpas give the opportunity to create a more positive statement, one that will make you feel amazing. It's a commitment to change, and by repeating it daily, it becomes part of you. I usually like to start these statements with ' I am..' bringing it to the present tense. Examples of how perhaps resolutions can become Sankalpas include...
' I will lose weight' ----> 'I am fit and healthy and love my body'
' I will manage my time better'. ---> 'I am more aware and efficient'
' I want to run 10 miles a day!' ---> ' I am strong in body and mind'
Write it down in your notebook now and say it to yourself daily :) You can pick one or choose many! Maybe even pop it on a post it on the fridge?!
Join a class to help set your intention
Set an intention for the new year through your practice - not a one-time action, but an every day commitment. Consider how you'd like to be in the world this year as we flow through lunges and squats like malasana, and goddess pose. Find a little strength in side plank and dolphin, then come down to rest in some beautiful hope openers.
Join new teacher Lucy LIVE Sunday 7th January 10-11am for a New Year Intentions + Flow. Welcome in the New Year with a steady, grounded flow that invites you to work with intention but no pressure, just ease and grace. Expect some hip and shoulder opening and some lovely spinal twists.
Find all the details here:
https://www.balanceandgloonline.com/members-area
It will also be uploaded to The On Demand Wellness Library so you don’t miss out.
Looking forward to an amazing 2024 with you all.
Love + hugs
xxx