How to shift your energy for the new year
For a lot of people, New Year rhymes with the pressure of goal-setting and resolutions in order to become a ‘new’ and better version of yourself. As we are just entering 2023 of our lovely yoga instructor Bree, who is passionate about intention setting, is sharing her views and some personal tips on the topic to release the pressure of setting unrealistic goals that might lead to failure.
Much like many others, the last few years of Covid, isolation, uncertainty, and change have taken their toll on me. Having a goal and plan in mind for the way life was going to pan out over the next few years, the steps I was going to take and the adventures planned all shifted. I felt stuck, newly alone, and forced to navigate life in a whole new direction I hadn't foreseen. Thankfully I had my yoga practice, but I needed more. So I took a course on how to shift my mindset and tap into high-vibe energy and I have never looked back.
What is energy and what channels are we looking at?
In yoga, energy is referred to as ‘prana’ which can be translated as ‘life force’. We study the five Prana Vayus - energy channels that run through us and govern our minds and bodies. Through understanding these Vayus, we work to become more aware of the state of mind in which we are, at any moment. The Prana Vayus are the direction in which the life force flows. When we work with them we can start to regulate the physical body and its systems. Rather than reacting to situations without thought, we can respond to challenges, with balance, steadiness, and compassion.
How do we start shifting our energy?
It starts with a simple check-in. How are you feeling in this moment? What’s popping up for you? Where in life do you feel stuck, grounded, unsure, the most authentic version of yourself? I started to use these Vayu's alongside creating a mindset shift and focussing on hit vibrational energy. What brings me joy? So simple yet so effective. Since then have been able to approach situations in a whole new light. By balancing these five Vayus in our lives we can enter each new day, experience and moment with a clear and authentic outlook.
From energy shift to New Year’s intentions
As we enter the new year, goal setting is always a big task by most people. It's great, don't get me wrong however most of the time we fall short, because life gets in the way and then we can tend to get a little harsh on ourselves for not achieving. So these days I don't create New Year's Goals. I look at my mindset, I look at where my energy has been, what parts of my life are causing low vibrations, and look to where I can make a shift. Not within a set timeframe or to achieve one specific goal, but so I can find balance, create a holistic view of situations and be content with whatever is thrown my way.
Life throws us setbacks. It brings the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. However we can use Yoga, we can use the Vayus and our mindset practices to create a little equilibrium so you start to see setbacks as opportunities and be present when we achieve, rather than always searching for the next thing.
Feeling the call to learn more on that topic?
Join me in my Yin & Intention Setting workshop on Sunday 5th February to learn about the mindset practices I use day-to-day that have created a huge impact on my overall mood, outlook and energy. Accompanied by a juicy yin flow focused on the five Prana Vayus to redirect that energy in realtime and clear the mind, ready to take you into the new year.