What’s Your Intention?

We always set an intention at the beginning of our class as it gives our practice meaning and purpose, almost like setting scaffolding around it. You'll also sometimes hear it called a sankalpa. Sankalpa is a Buddhist term meaning a short phrase or sentence, clearly and concisely expressed, using the same wording each time, to bring about a positive change in your life.

Your intention or sankalpa can be whatever you want it to be. It can be the same each time you step onto your mat, or different. It’s up to you. All you need to do is focus your mind, connect to your most heartfelt desire and channel your energy within.

Ask yourself, what do I want? How do I want to feel? Create your sankalpa as a statement of fact. Remember to KISS - Keep It Short and Simple, use only positive words and present tense.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

1. I am present

2. I am strong

3. I am grounded

4. I am calm

5. I am financially free

6. I choose peace

7. I am loving and loved

8. I am compassion

9. I choose ease and flow

10. I find joy in life

11. I communicate with clarity

12. I am content

13. I have enough

14. I listen to my body

15. I find new potential everyday

16. I believe in myself

17. I am clear about my priorities

18. I appreciate my body for all it does

19. I treat myself with love and compassion

20. I respect myself

21. I have teachers to guide me

22. I love my life

23. I am creating change

24. I listen before acting

25. I am confident

26. I have what I need

27. I let go

28. I am open to receive

29. I believe in myself

30. I have power

31. I am motivated

32. I listen to my inner wisdom

33. I focus on my breathing

34. I am patient

35. I live according to my values

36. I am free to change my life

37. I am here to learn

38. I rest when I need to

39. I am capable of meeting my own needs

40. I set and maintain healthy boundaries

What's your intention today?