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[...] the answer to everything: just do it. Then keep doing it. Instead of making a resolution, make a sankalpa (determination promise): a commitment to the process that brings you closer to your [...]
great article kelly!
the logical side of my brain resisted the idea of sankalpa for soooo long. rationally speaking it just sounds so… out-there. but time and time again i’ve been surprised at how effective it is. my favourite part about the whole thing is that it works for anything – from transient things like finding a parking spot all the way through to those big life challenges.
Hey Taisuke,
I’m with you!
I didn’t get it either, paid lip service to it for awhile… and then one day, after setting a sankalpa for a practice, had the most amazing release and experience later on in the day directly related to my intention.
Great to see you! Can’t wait for our classes to start!
KL
So how exactly do you go about setting one?
I’m a little confused about the whole thing..
Hey Tash,
It depends what you’re setting your sankalpa for – a meditation, a yoga practice, the day, the month, an experience?
All you need do is take a moment before starting any of those things, centre yourself, and silently state your sankalpa using positive, inspiring language. Say it three times, and feel those words penetrate right into the core of your being. And then let it go… forget about it.
An example could be “I open into joy”, or “I release all fear”.
Does that make it clearer?
Blessings,
KL
Hey,
It was actually mentioned on Tyag’s yoga nidra cd, but I had no idea what it was!
It’s a lot more clearer now. Do I make it up or does it like come to me?? lol
Thanks
Tash xoo
Good question – and it’s a very fine line!
I would suggest finding silence within, and seeing what is the first thought that comes to mind.
If nothing does… then choose something that feels good to you.
Also, it’s really useful to use the same sankalpa for a long period of time. There’s far less power when you’re chopping and changing all the time!
Blessings,
KL
Thank you! That cleared up a whole lot of confusion!
A Sankalpa is only as powerful as the energy you put into it. I’d recommend The Four Desires by Rod Stryker if you are really interested in a process to develop a sankalpa that will dramatically improve your life. Then pick up the practice of yoga nidra to keep it energized.
Hey Bradd,
Thanks for the recommendation, will look up Rod Stryker. I’m doing Yoga Nidra regularly right now in an effort to keep up with my toddler and business, so would be great to intensify the power of the sankalpa.