Setting Intentions for the New Year

The turning of a New Year offers a beautiful pause — a moment to reflect, reset, and gently realign with what truly matters. In yoga, we learn that intention (sankalpa) is a powerful force. When we set intentions with clarity and care, we begin to consciously shape the life we wish to live.

Reflect on the Past Year

Before looking ahead, take time to honour where you’ve been. Reflection allows us to gather wisdom from our experiences - both the joyful and the challenging.

Ask yourself:

• 🌟 What brought me joy and a sense of fulfilment?

• 🌟 What challenges offered valuable lessons?

• 🌟 What am I ready to release as I move forward?

Acknowledge your achievements, moments of growth, and even the missteps that helped you learn. Everything you’ve experienced has brought you to this moment.

Envision Your Dream Life

From a place of awareness, begin to imagine what you wish to create. This is a time to dream freely and reconnect with your deeper values.

Reflect on:

• 🌟 What does my dream life look and feel like?

• 🌟 What values or qualities do I want to embody (such as balance, joy, or freedom)?

• 🌟 Who or what supports me in this vision?

You may find it helpful to journal, create a vision board, or write about your ideal life — including your work, relationships, health, and lifestyle. Remember, no dream is too big or too small.

Set Clear and Positive Intentions

Intentions are most powerful when they are clear, positive, and rooted in the present moment. Write them as affirmations of what you are already creating, rather than what you lack.

Focus on cultivating a mindset of growth and compassion. Support your intentions with nourishing practices such as yoga, meditation, mindful movement, time in nature, and wholesome food. These rituals anchor your intentions in the body, not just the mind.

Take Aligned Action

Intentions become alive through action. Look for small, meaningful ways to weave them into your daily life - on and off the mat. Consistency matters more than perfection. Each mindful step strengthens your commitment.

Release and Trust

Finally, allow space for trust. Release the need to control every outcome and remember that intentions are like seeds. With patience, care, and trust in the unfolding, they will grow in their own time.

Carry your intentions into the new year with gratitude and an open heart. Start small. Stay present. Move forward with clarity, purpose, and kindness toward yourself.

If you need a little guidance to help you set intentions for the New Year, I would like to invite you to join my NEW YEAR YOGA DAY RETREAT on 25th January 2026.

It is designed specifically to help you bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. We’ll spend the day moving our bodies, clearing mental clutter, and discovering the vibrant energy required to turn your desires into reality.

This retreat is for you if:

* You feel “stuck” in old patterns and want a fresh start.

* You have big goals for 2026 but aren’t sure how to find the energy  or motivation to pursue them.

* Need guidance to get clear on your 2026 vision.

* You simply need a day of self-care and community.

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