The Power of Intention

A big thank you to Sumya Anani for the beautiful chakra based class this afternoon. I attended the "Harnessing the Power of Intention" workshop at Darling Yoga today and left with an open heart and positive perspective on 2011. She led us through the chakras by alternating asanas, journaling and meditations. She gave affirmations for each chakra as well. I realized after journaling for all seven chakras, I would like show, express and cultivate more appreciation for those closest to me, appreciation in the roles of my profession, and appreciation through my yoga practice. I would like to express myself with more compassion in my strive to achieve my highest purpose in life. After two and a half hours of chakra focus, compassion, appreciation and regular yoga practice and meditation all were apparent in each of my seven writings. I was able to leave with a new focus for the year of 2011.

Here is a brief summary of my chakra journey in my practice today. I encourage you to journal your thoughts on each chakra focus and select a few affirmations to support you in the new year!

What are Chakras? Chakras are the sacred centers within that carry us on our journey toward greater awareness and aliveness.

7 Chakra Affirmation: "As I connect to my source of creativity, I discover my divine will to love and express a higher vision for my life in union with all life."

Root Chakra -Focus on the Foundation and Grounding to our life.

1. What can you do to create balance in your relationships?
   
2. What are actions you can take in thought or action to stay balanced in your finances?
3. What experiences have you had that you have felt highly connected to yourself?
   

Affirmations:

• I love my body and trust its wisdom
• I am exactly where I need to be

Sacral Chakra: Focus on Creativity

1. How do you express your creativity?
2. In what ways do you allow yourself to experience pleasure?

Affirmations:

• I am the creator of my life
• I am overflowing with the inner power of creation
• I trust myself to follow my dreams

Solar Plexus Chakra: Focus on Ambition and Divine Will

1. What limits and fears are present in your life and what can you replace those limits and fears with?
2. When in your life do you feel the most empowered?
3. What is a positive attribute others tend to notice in you?

Affirmations:

• I honor the power within me
• My enthusiasm empowers me to achieve great things
• I love discovering and suing my creative talents and abilities

Heart Chakra: Focus on Compassion and Love

1. How do you show love?
2. In what areas of your life can you develop unconditional love?

Affirmations:

• I am worthy of love
• I love and forgive everyone, including myself
• I live in balance with others
• Everyone is a link in a golden chain of my good

Throat Chakra: Focus on Authentic Expression

1. What prevents you from effective communication?
2. How do you express your desires and passions?

Affirmations:

• I develop my spiritual voice for good
• I communicate with wisdom, love and empathy
• I express my beliefs, creativity, and emotional needs openly with love

Third Eye Chakra: Focus on clarity of vision

1. What is your vision for your life?
2. Do you listen to your intuition?
3. What helps you to focus your mind?

Affirmations:

• I have a clear view of my life purpose
• I am blessed with a vivid yet disciplined imagination
• I am creative and highly intuitive

Crown Chakra: Focus on spiritual potential

1. What activities fuel your connection with something larger than yourself?
2. What are ways in which you nurture your spirit?

Affirmations:

• I will awaken my spiritual potential
• I receive guidance from higher sources
• I celebrate the beauty of all forms of life. We are one.