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

<p>Have you ever heard the word sankalpa in a Yoga Nidra and wondered what it actually means?</p><p>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.</p><p>If you'd like to experience a guided Yoga Nidra where we work with sankalpa together, you'll find the links below.</p><p>🌙 Blooming Spirit — yoga philosophy, meditation, and embodied practice.</p><p>🌿 Thank you for joining me on The Blooming Spirit Podcast. </p><p>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. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟</p><p>✨ Explore more offerings at <a href="https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bloomingspiritjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>—including yoga &amp; meditation sessions, women’s ceremonies, and sacred products to support your journey.</p><p>🎧 Follow me on <a href="https://insighttimer.com/bloomingspirit/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insight Timer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> for premium meditation courses and free LIVE online meditations.</p><p>🌸 For personal support, I offer <a href="https://www.bloomingspiritjourneys.com/1-1-sessions" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 private sessions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>to help you deepen your practice and connect with your inner rhythm.</p><p>💖 Feeling grateful? You can always <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nolamoonbloom" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy me a coconut⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> 🥥—your generosity helps me continue sharing these offerings freely.</p><p>🌺 Follow along on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/theblooming.spirit" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theblooming.spirit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>(0:00) – Introduction</p><p>(0:08) – What a sankalpa is (the seed metaphor)</p><p>(0:34) – Speaking it in the present tense</p><p>(0:53) – Where the word comes from (origins)</p><p>(1:18) – Sankalpa vs. an affirmation</p><p>(1:43) – Why Yoga Nidra is where it settles deepest</p><p>(2:09) – Planting it at the beginning and end</p><p>(2:35) – Repeating it three times</p><p>(3:03) – When your mind goes blank</p><p>(3:39) – How long to keep the same sankalpa</p><p>(3:53) – Using it beyon