While New Year’s resolutions often come from a place of shoulds and external striving, Sankalpa helps you to reconnect not with who you ‘should’ be, but with who you already are—your essence, your truth, and your highest self. From that space of inner knowing, your intentions naturally begin to unfold in alignment with your soul’s purpose—guiding you toward a life that feels authentic, expansive, and whole.
What is Sankalpa?
Rooted in the ancient tradition of yoga, Sankalpa comes from two Sanskrit words:
San — that which resonates with Spirit; connection with your highest truth
Kalpa — intention, vow, or the guiding rule to be followed above all others
Together, they form a heartfelt commitment to live in alignment with your deepest truth.
What to Expect:
A discussion on Sankalpa and the art of intention
Restorative yoga to open the body and calm the mind
A guided meditation to uncover your Sankalpa
Pranayama (breathwork) for clarity and nervous system balance
Mantra and Mudra practice to strengthen your intention through sound and gesture
“And the days go by like a strand in the wind
In the web that is my own, I begin again.”
~Stevie Nicks
Just as a single movement in a spider’s web sends vibrations through the whole structure, any shift within one layer of ourselves ripples through all the others. These layers—known as the koshas—make up our five bodies: physical, breath, mind, wisdom, and bliss.
During this time of year, when many people are setting resolutions for a better version of themselves, we will turn inward to the purity and perfection already within us. From this inner space, we can draw inspiration to call in what we truly need and follow the deep, driving desires of our heart—those that keep us aligned with who we really are. The koshas become doorways into this space of connection.
In this 6-week series, we’ll explore one kosha at a time and observe how the work in that layer influences the rest. We’ll meet each body as if for the first time, learning to become present, to pause and to treat each moment as an opportunity to begin again—opening to the infinite wisdom and unbound potential within.
No experience necessary. All levels are welcome.
Each week will begin with a chat about the kosha and then what follows will be slightly different.
There will be a blend of gentle movement, restorative postures, seated meditations, nidra and breathing techniques.
We will close the series with a sankalpa meditation which is a heartfelt commitment to live in alignment with your deepest truth.
Beginners will learn a system they can adapt week by week; experienced meditators will gain tools to deepen their practice. A private resource page will be available upon registration.
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