Creating Sankalpa in your life!
Sankalpa means to make a vow or commitment to living to your highest true self! San, translated is connection. Connection to yourself in all authenticity. Kalpa, means to vow, to stay accountable to what connects you to your truth.
Sankalpa arrives when you are most willing and authentic with yourself. Sankalpa is THE desire for change without your EGO. Sankalpa will have everlasting benefits in your life. According to doctors who study the effects of Sankalpa, you can form it in two ways:
1. HEARTFELT AFFIRMATIONS:
"I AM ENOUGH" or "I AM A YES"
These positive daily mantras are affective on creating a LONGER, HEALTHIER, HAPPIER life!
2. ACTION!
Action is everything when wanting something different in your life! Baron Baptiste says, "Don't wish for it, work for it!" Have you noticed the studio is busier than usual? New Year Resolution-ists. Create a resolution for the new year, GO HARD in January, quit by February. Life happens, things come up, momentum slows down... and it happens all again the following year.
Now its time to BREAK THE CYCLE!
You have a whole new year, a whole new story to write. Create Sankalpa in your life, commit, and discover your best life yet! It's possible. Even a small step is a big step!
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Pilgrim.
Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Had a deep connection to some of the yogic principles?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a revolutionary man with a dream that changed the entire world. However, many people may not know that he was deeply influenced by the yogic teachings and nonviolence movement of Mohandes Gandhi in the 1950's. As a matter of fact, in 1959, Dr. King and his wife decided to tour India for 5 WHOLE weeks so that they can learn more about the teaching of Gandhi as well as speak with the leaders in the Government such as the Prime Minister. His trip to India had a huge influence on his understanding of nonviolent resistance and his commitment for the civil rights movements in America. The "gandhians" loved him for his efforts to bring social change to the United States and the whole world by studying and learning their principles.
Non violence, Sanskrit word ahimsa, is one of the 5 yamas we study in yoga. Ahimsa is the practice of non violence towards ourselves or others including physical, and or emotional violence.
Violence is the action done to yourself when you manifest thoughts of shame, judgement, or criticism. Those thoughts or actions turn outward, continuing the cycle of negativity and hate. Nonviolence is love. Nonviolence is compassion. Nonviolence is acceptance and truth. Nonviolence is the very reason Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was inspired to change the world!
"To other countries I may go as a tourist, but to India I come as a pilgrim."
Don't be afraid to dream. You just might change the world. Happy Martin Luther King Day!
Turn your World Upside Down with Inversions!
Let's talk about Handstands and Headstands!
Looking for something really AMAZING to help you kick off the new year? Try inversions!!! Turning your head below your heart is one of the most beneficial things to do for your body. Inversions reverse the blood flow and improve circulation. So, you're STILL working! Just smarter!
Did you know that inversions can be both ENERGIZING and RELAXING? Handstand, headstand, or forearm will bring fresh blood to your brain giving you instant energy and motivation! More relaxed inversions like shoulder stand & legs up the wall will calm the nervous system allowing feelings of balance and relaxation. Get stronger, gain confidence, feel empowered!!!!
Timid? Not sure if you want to come? Not sure if you are READY? Sometimes, it's really easy to let FEAR stop you from incredible possibility. What would it be like if you dropped that fear, just for a few hours, and gave something new a shot? Inversions are FUN! There is possibility for a whole new perspective on life!
Come on, get excited to FLIP YOUR PERSPECTIVE! Join us THIS SUNDAY January 10th, 2016 at 2:30pm for an exciting Intro to Inversions! Learn the basics of inversions (or, up your current game!) and gain the confidence you've been looking for! Be PREPARED for transformation!
Get the Wheels Turnin' in the New Year!
Are you ready for transformation in 2016?
This year is going to be an incredible year at Warrior ONE and we are so glad that you are a part of our journey. Every month, we choose a POTM (Pose of the Month) to focus on. We study the benefits of the pose, Sanskrit translations, modifications, variations, and contraindications, and we share all of that knowledge with YOU when you come to class! For January, our pose of the month is Wheel! Wheel is ENERGIZING and UPLIFTING. It will light up your whole spine- think shot of espresso for your spinal column! ;)
Known as the "Chakrasana" or "Chakra Asana," Wheel opens and balances all of the 7 chakras. A whole month of that? We're setting you up for an amazing YEAR full of POSSIBILITY! When you're ready, POP right into WHEEL POSE to feel uplifted, inspired and full of energy!!!
Happy New Year, Warriors!
Namaste
Our Blog is LIVE! YAYYYY!
Hello Warriors!!! We are so excited to LAUNCH into the new year with you via the launch of our blog, Warrior Words! We hope that you will find tons of value and good laughs through our posts. If you have requests, we'd be happy to write about what you are interested in! Go to our CONTACT US page and submit your requests there!