Sowing the seed of change
Sankalpa is a Sanskrit word which translates to resolve or resolution. It is used in the meditation - Yoga Nidra.
Why would you want or need a Sankalpa?
Great question!
A sankalpa's purpose is to transform one's life physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Your sankalpa takes the form of a short positive mental statement/goal which is impressed on your subconscious.
You use the same words each time you repeat your sankalpa. Like your own personal mantra.
Choose a sankalpa that is:
· Possibly to reform a habit ie smoking, drinking, weight concerns
· Improve the quality of life/living
· Creating changes in your personality
· Realising what you want to achieve in life
The sankalpa can also be visualised.
Here are some examples:
· I am healthy
· I am successful in all that I undertake
· I am efficient
· I am aware
· I am supportive towards ………..
· I am strong
· I am confident
· I am open to change
Choose/create your sankalpa based on your needs. Do not force your mind to come up with a sankalpa, this will happen instinctively.
Don’t expect change overnight, this is a goal you are working towards. Keep your sankalpa until your change has occurred. This is your sankalpa, you do not need to share this with anyone but yourself.