Affirmations

 

Setting an intention in yoga (referred to as sankalpa in Sanskrit) can be defined as a goal consciously decided upon ahead of time.

Beyond yoga, we set intentions all the time. We have an intention when we schedule a meeting, when we have a conversation, when we walk into a restaurant . . . Even on a subconscious level, our lives are filled with setting intentions.

Setting intentions is a tool we can use for focus and presence in yoga. An intention is another way to keep your mind steady during your practice

Examples:

Sankalpa for presence: I am present/ here

For grounding : I am grounded 

For peace: I am at peace

For focus : I am focused/aware

Source:

The Power of Sankalpa: Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Setting Intentions in Yoga