New Year’s
Resolution Ideas.
Be more healthy, happy and fulfilled in 2022 .
UPGRADE YOUR YOGA OR MEDITATION PRACTICE.
If you are doing yoga only once a week start doing it twice a week, If you are attending regular classes - maybe start daily practice. Think how could you practice more yoga..?
FOCUS ON ONE THING.
One yoga pose, one meditation technique, one chakra, one trouble area(i.e. anxiety, self-love, etc..) Focus on one theme in your practice and go deep into it. You will become an expert in that area.
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH MANTRAS.
Play mantras at home, while cooking, in your car etc.. Playing mantras in daily life is such a beautiful and effortless way to raise your vibration and energy of your environment. And you will learn those difficult mantra words as a side effect.
READ ONE BOOK A MONTH.
Every month, pick a book about yoga, meditation, self-development or spirituality. Read the book and if it resonates embody the teachings, don’t just jump to the next book, practice what you have learnt. Next month choose another book.
PRACTICE KINDNESS.
There is yoga on the mat and yoga off the mat. Yoga off the mat is love, kindness, service, patience and so on… Pick one thing and practice it daily for a week or a month if you are liking it.
STOP EATING MEAT.
Vegetarian diet is a part of the yogic lifestyle. If you are still eating meat see if you can reduce it or try going vegetarian for a month. It’s much easier, tastier and more enjoyable than it seems.
STOP DRINKING ALCOHOL.
Often yogis and yogis give up alcohol and it helps to keep body and mind pure. Stop drinking alcohol for a month and see how it works for your body and mind.
TAKE UP COLD SHOWERS.
The benefits of cold showers are fantastic, it strengthens your immune and nervous system, makes you more resistant to cold weather and helps you deal with stress.
LEARN TO RELAX DAILY.
In our high paced living relaxation is no longer luxury, it’s a necessity. Learn to sit quietly for 10 minutes without any distractions, start 10 minutes long naps or go for a mindful walk. Learn your own way of relaxing your body and mind.
PRACTICE POWER OF NOW.
If you are new to the idea of power of now I recommend the book ‘Power of now’ by Eckhart Tolle or you can simply bring more awareness into every single moment. Wherever you go, there you are. Are you having dinner - be immersed in having dinner, are you with your family - be fully present with them, are you at the queue in a supermarket - enjoy that queue.. Be here now!
GO TO YOGA OR MEDITATION RETREAT THIS YEAR.
Plan a yoga or meditation retreat this year. It’s the most nourishing, connecting and fulfilling type of holiday you can do. You will have a great time, learn a lot and meet like-minded people.
START PRIVATE CLASSES.
If there is a specific theme you want to work on start working privately with a yoga teacher. You will progress much faster than in group classes as the teacher focus is on your needs, challenges and goals.
CREATE ALTAR AT HOME.
Altar can be a scary word, but it’s simply your sacred space where you connect with yourself and the Universe. Of course, you can do it anywhere but when you have an altar it reminds you that this is the space for your higher self. Creating an altar can be a beautiful and creative process. It can contain pictures of your loved ones or people who inside you, you can place some candles, crystals or flowers there. Whatever raises your vibration.
START USING MANTRA ON DAILY BASIS.
Mantras are not supposed to be used only in your yoga practice, you can use them while walking, running, falling asleep or in many situations in your daily life. They work on a deeper level then. You can mentally chant ‘Sat nam’ ‘Let go and let God’ ‘I am peace, peace is in me’ ‘I’m loved and supported by the Universe’ etc.. the list is endless… Get into the habit of using mantras off the mat and see your energy changing, levels of wellbeing raising and you transforming quickly.
BREATHE DEEPLY.
Start breathing deeper this year. “If you want things to be done for you so you don’t have to do anything, then you must breathe from one to five or six breaths per minute. If you can practice that, then you can attract the universe to you. It is no secret. It’s a simple thing. The longer and deeper your breath is, the more your psyche attracts everything to you—it’s a way to prosperity.” Yogi Bhajan
USE MALA FOR MEDITATION.
Mala is a great tool for practicing mantra in your meditation. With each repetition of the mantra you touch one bead, and then the next… and keep going for 108 times or however many beads your male has. Then you can wear it on your chest, which not only makes for a beautiful jewellery but a reminder of that mantra.
PRACTICE KARMA YOGA.
Karma yoga is yoga in action. It’s a selfless action performed for the benefit of others. The person performing the act of service is only benefiting by joyfully giving to others. Maybe you could try volunteering or helping a vulnerable neighbour. It’s very fulfilling and one of the best remedies for depression.
PRAY.
Prayer is simply conversation with the universe. When we pray we talk to the universe, and we meditate universe talks to us.
START A GRATITUDE JOURNAL.
Everyday write 3 things you are grateful for. Get into habit appreciating what you have instead of focusing on what you don’t have.
DRINK MORE WATER.
This is simple, track your water intake to drink minimum of 2 liters of water everyday.
GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE.
Try something new, try something you are scared of. Slowly move out of your comfort zone and see how amazing it makes you feel.
VISION BOARD.
Create a vision board with your dreams, aspirations and inspiration for 2022. It’s a magical reminder what’s important to you and what you want to create in 2022.
I hope this inspires you.
Wishing you a year full of growth, joy, happiness and prosperity.
Light to all, peace to all, love to all. Daria x