Our lived experiences shape how we interpret the world. This can lead to either comprehension or misapprehension. Over time, these patterns become habits that influence whether we feel light and joyful or burdened and distressed. The path of yoga is designed to bring clarity to this inner landscape.

Beyond journaling, svadhyaya is the practice of self-reflection and enhances mental clarity and the connection one has to themselves, others, and the world as well as cultivating a calm mind and gentle heart. 

Saucha is the ultimate self-care niyama to lean on as our life expands with new purpose and expectations. By incorporating simple daily practices—such as mindfulness, nourishing our bodies with balanced meals, and using breathwork to maintain calm—we can effectively nurture our mental, physical, and energetic well-being.

Loving who you are, just as you are, is not something that needs to be earned or deserved—it’s your inherent right as a living being.

A yoga-inspired perspective can transform New Year’s resolutions from average goals into an exciting journey of personal growth.