“Stop trying to invent a new path. Listen for the path that is already waiting inside you.” Aroonji

Why We Are Choosing “Sankalpa” This Year

Dear YOGASOLE Community,

As we step into the fresh energy of the New Year, the noise of the world often tells us to do more. We are bombarded with messages to “fix” ourselves, to set rigid goals, and to strive for a “new us.”

But what if the “old you” is already exactly who you need to be?

At YOGASOLE, we are taking a collective breath this January. We are stepping away from the pressure of traditional New Year’s Resolutions and leaning into the ancient yogic practice of Sankalpa.

The Problem with Resolutions

Resolutions usually stem from the mind. They are often born from a feeling that something is missing or broken. We tell ourselves, “I will lose weight,” or “I will work harder,” implies that we aren’t enough as we are right now. This approach relies on willpower, which inevitably fades, leading to frustration and self-judgment.

The Wisdom of Sankalpa

Sankalpa is different. In Sanskrit, San refers to a connection with the highest truth, and Kalpa means a vow. It is a vow to your highest self.

Unlike a resolution, which requires you to change who you are, a Sankalpa is rooted in the deep knowing that you are already whole. It is not about inventing a new path; it is about uncovering the path that is already there, waiting for you to listen.

As the beautiful reminder we shared in the studio says:

“Sankalpa invites a different approach: a quiet intention to simply be, rather than do more.”

How to Set Your Sankalpa

A Sankalpa doesn’t come from analyzing your flaws. It comes from stillness.

1. Listen: In your next practice at YOGASOLE, take a moment in Savasana to listen to your heart rather than your head.
2. Phrase it in the Present: A resolution says, “I will be calm.” A Sankalpa says, “I am peace.” State it as a truth that already exists.
3. Let it Unfold: You don’t need to force a flower to bloom; you just provide the soil and water. Similarly, your Sankalpa allows change to unfold gently and naturally, from within.

Our Invitation to You

This year, let’s drop the struggle. Let’s stop trying to “fix” ourselves and start nurturing the light that is already there.

See you on the mat.

Namaste,

Aroonji & The YOGASOLE Team

Finding Your Sankalpa

A Guide by YOGASOLE

What is a Sankalpa?

The New Year often brings pressure to change who we are. A Sankalpa is different. It is an ancient yogic intention—a vow to your highest truth. Unlike a resolution, which suggests you are lacking something, a Sankalpa is rooted in the belief that you are already whole.

It is not a wish to become someone else; it is a commitment to be who you truly are.

How to Discover Your Sankalpa

1. Create Space

You cannot find your Sankalpa with a busy mind. You find it in the silence between thoughts. During your practice or in Savasana, let the body settle and the mind quiet down.

2. Listen, Don’t Search

Instead of analyzing your life for problems to fix, drop your awareness into your heart center. Ask yourself: What is my deepest desire for my life right now? How do I wish to feel? Listen for the answer that arises from feeling, not thinking.

3. State it in the Present Tense

A Sankalpa is a statement of truth. It acknowledges that the quality you seek is already within you.

• Instead of: “I will try to be less stressed.”
• Say: “I am peace.”
• Instead of: “I want to get stronger.”
• Say: “I am vitality and strength.”
• Instead of: “I need to be kinder to myself.”
• Say: “I treat myself with compassion.”

4. Plant the Seed

Repeat your Sankalpa mentally three times at the beginning or end of your practice. Do not force it. Visualize it as a seed you are planting in the fertile soil of your relaxed mind. Trust that nature will take care of the growth.

A Note for Your Practice

If a specific sentence doesn’t come to you today, that is okay. simply resting in the feeling of “I am enough” is a powerful Sankalpa in itself.

Change unfolds gently from within.

With love,

The YOGASOLE Team

If you need help finding your Sankalpa, you may contact Aroonji directly for guidance or book a private session with him by sending a WhatsApp message to: +39-3510278911

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