a word about intentions~

january 1 st . . .

the word "resolution" is a bit daunting considering that

statistically only 46% of us who make "resolutions" for

the new year actually keep those resolutions for longer than 6mos.

. . . so, following my YOGIC PRINCIPLES,

i resolve this year to not set resolutions but intentions, something

that i admit is challenging enough in a single yoga practice,

believe me, try maintaining an intention of patience while

holding Utkatasana (chair pose) for a minute!

but this small moment of silence at the beginning of a yoga class

has a powerful way of not only keeping my mind focused through

the poses, but somehow seems to creep into my thoughts and

actions for the rest of the day.

In Sanskirt, the word for intention, sankalpa, is

a promise you make to yourself

about what you intend to do, be, say.

one word phrases

that become your mantra for your practice, day, year.

. . . ah, isn't that refreshing!

welcome 20 11

(*p.s. don't forget to eat your turnip greens & black-eyed peas today!)