90. What is a Sankalpa? And How Do I Use It For Yoga Nidra?

Have you ever heard the word sankalpa in a Yoga Nidra and wondered what it actually means?In this video, I'm breaking down what a sankalpa is, where the word comes from, how it's traditionally used, and how you can bring it into your own practice — whether that's Yoga Nidra, meditation, or simply a quiet moment before your day begins.If you'd like to experience a guided Yoga Nidra where we work with sankalpa together, you'll find the links below.🌙 Blooming Spirit — yoga philosophy, meditation, and embodied practice.🌿 Thank you for joining me on The Blooming Spirit Podcast. If this meditation nourished you, please consider leaving a 5-star review—your support helps this work reach more hearts and bring more calm into the world. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ Explore more offerings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bloomingspiritjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—including yoga & meditation sessions, women’s ceremonies, and sacred products to support your journey.🎧 Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insight Timer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for premium meditation courses and free LIVE online meditations.🌸 For personal support, I offer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 private sessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to help you deepen your practice and connect with your inner rhythm.💖 Feeling grateful? You can always ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy me a coconut⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🥥—your generosity helps me continue sharing these offerings freely.🌺 Follow along on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theblooming.spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapters:(0:00) – Introduction(0:08) – What a sankalpa is (the seed metaphor)(0:34) – Speaking it in the present tense(0:53) – Where the word comes from (origins)(1:18) – Sankalpa vs. an affirmation(1:43) – Why Yoga Nidra is where it settles deepest(2:09) – Planting it at the beginning and end(2:35) – Repeating it three times(3:03) – When your mind goes blank(3:39) – How long to keep the same sankalpa(3:53) – Using it beyond Yoga Nidra