Comments on: How to set an intention for your practice http://theyogalunchbox.co.nz/2009/01/28/how-to-set-a-sankalpa-intention/ Fresh and juicy conversations on making yoga a part of your daily life Mon, 21 May 2012 23:36:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Kara-Leah Grant http://theyogalunchbox.co.nz/2009/01/28/how-to-set-a-sankalpa-intention/comment-page-1/#comment-4885 Kara-Leah Grant Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:15:54 +0000 http://pranaflownz.com/?p=830#comment-4885 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. 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.

]]> By: bradd http://theyogalunchbox.co.nz/2009/01/28/how-to-set-a-sankalpa-intention/comment-page-1/#comment-4884 bradd Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:45:10 +0000 http://pranaflownz.com/?p=830#comment-4884 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. 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.

]]> By: 27 Days Away From The Answer To Everything (Day 15 of Yoga Journal’s 21-Day Challenge) « A Joyful Practice http://theyogalunchbox.co.nz/2009/01/28/how-to-set-a-sankalpa-intention/comment-page-1/#comment-2179 27 Days Away From The Answer To Everything (Day 15 of Yoga Journal’s 21-Day Challenge) « A Joyful Practice Tue, 25 Jan 2011 09:27:49 +0000 http://pranaflownz.com/?p=830#comment-2179 [...] 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 [...] [...] 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 [...]

]]> By: Tash http://theyogalunchbox.co.nz/2009/01/28/how-to-set-a-sankalpa-intention/comment-page-1/#comment-215 Tash Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:02:34 +0000 http://pranaflownz.com/?p=830#comment-215 Thank you! That cleared up a whole lot of confusion! Thank you! That cleared up a whole lot of confusion!

]]> By: Kara-Leah Grant http://theyogalunchbox.co.nz/2009/01/28/how-to-set-a-sankalpa-intention/comment-page-1/#comment-214 Kara-Leah Grant Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:13:55 +0000 http://pranaflownz.com/?p=830#comment-214 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 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

]]> By: Tash http://theyogalunchbox.co.nz/2009/01/28/how-to-set-a-sankalpa-intention/comment-page-1/#comment-213 Tash Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:40:39 +0000 http://pranaflownz.com/?p=830#comment-213 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 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

]]> By: Kara-Leah Grant http://theyogalunchbox.co.nz/2009/01/28/how-to-set-a-sankalpa-intention/comment-page-1/#comment-212 Kara-Leah Grant Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:48:54 +0000 http://pranaflownz.com/?p=830#comment-212 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 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

]]> By: Tash http://theyogalunchbox.co.nz/2009/01/28/how-to-set-a-sankalpa-intention/comment-page-1/#comment-211 Tash Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:20:40 +0000 http://pranaflownz.com/?p=830#comment-211 So how exactly do you go about setting one? I'm a little confused about the whole thing.. :P So how exactly do you go about setting one?

I’m a little confused about the whole thing.. :P

]]> By: Kara-Leah Grant http://theyogalunchbox.co.nz/2009/01/28/how-to-set-a-sankalpa-intention/comment-page-1/#comment-210 Kara-Leah Grant Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:24:59 +0000 http://pranaflownz.com/?p=830#comment-210 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 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

]]> By: taisuke http://theyogalunchbox.co.nz/2009/01/28/how-to-set-a-sankalpa-intention/comment-page-1/#comment-209 taisuke Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:37:12 +0000 http://pranaflownz.com/?p=830#comment-209 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. 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.

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