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Setting Intentions And Goals For Yoga Practice

April 2, 2016 By Melanie 5 Comments

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If you’ve ever taken a yoga class before, the teacher most likely began by asking everyone to “set their intention” for the class. This reflective moment may just be the most crucial part of any practice, because it allows you to establish a healthy affirmation that can translate both on AND off your yoga mat. Think of it as a positive mantra that you can silently repeat during times of difficulty. It sets the foundation for how you want to feel in the present moment – whether that be when your muscles are quivering in chaturanga or when you’re feeling overwhelmed during a stressful presentation at the office.

I’ll be the first to admit that there are many times when I can’t seem to think of a good intention, in which case… I typically start daydreaming. And it’s during those times when I never seem to feel as fulfilled at the end of my practice, because I’ve allowed my mind to wander aimlessly during each asana.

It’s one of the reasons why I started developing a list of “go-to” intentions, in order to fill my mind with positivity, instead of thoughts of what I’ll be cooking for dinner later or whether or not my favorite character is going to die on Downtown Abbey (yes I’m very behind on that tv show, so no spoilers please 😝).

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So how do you set realistic intentions? 

Start by asking yourself how you are currently feeling in your life, and if you want to continue to amplify that feeling or instead, change it around completely. For example, if you’re suffering from continuous self-doubt, your intention could be as simple and powerful as “I am strong.” If you’re feeling like you’re being pulled in a million directions, a satisfying intention could be “I can find balance”. Or another one of my favorites that works whether I’m feeling happy or even when things aren’t going my way – “I am thankful.” 

Whatever you decide your intention should be, make it personal, keep it short and focus on those words to get you through the present moment.

Wait – what about yoga goals?

Something that used to confuse me plenty when I first started practicing yoga was differentiating between setting intentions and establishing goals. To me they sounded exactly the same, and as a very goal oriented person I would always lean towards the latter. I would begin my yoga sessions thinking about the future outcome –  ie. holding plank for 30 seconds longer than last time or mastering a new yoga pose. These little aspirations were vital to my practice and yet very different than setting positive intentions. If your mind is always thinking of the future, it has no room to think of the present – and that’s what I was missing.

To put it simply: goals put the emphasis on future outcomes, while intentions focus on the present moment. Goals are quantifiable and something to build your practice towards, whereas intentions are all about achieving inner harmony and rooting yourself in a positive feeling.

How do you establish the right yoga goal?

Whether you’re a seasoned yoga practitioner or you’ve literally just bought your very first yoga mat, establishing obtainable goals is pivotal to getting the most out of your practice. Start by asking yourself what it is you want yoga to do for you. Do you want it to bring you less stress? Do you want to increase your flexibility? Do you want to be able to do a handstand?

Now that you’ve determined what you want to obtain from your practice, it’s time to come up with a plan and steps to get there. My tip? Always start with the basics. For example, when I first started practicing yoga my original goal was to become strong enough to do an arm balance – like bakasana (crow pose).  It wasn’t until after I worked on strengthening my core and being able to comfortably hold plank, that I finally attempted crow pose a month later and was able to hold it without falling.

Short-term vs. Long-term goals 

It’s super important to establish short-term and long-term goals to keep your yoga practice from becoming stale. Before you enter a class or begin a home practice, set at least 1 small goal that you will strive to obtain by the time you lay down in savasana. This short-term goal can be as simple as “I will try a new inversion” or “I will hold Warrior II for an extra 30 seconds”.

When thinking of a long-term goal, it’s important to factor in where you currently are and what limitations your body may have. We are all built differently and what takes someone else 2 weeks to master may take you 5 years to feel comfortable in. There are also some poses that you may NEVER be able to do, due to previous injuries or even the way your body is built. That’s why it’s so important to keep your goals realistic to you and give yourself the proper steps and time to get there.

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Both goals and intentions are the building blocks to creating a beautifully powerful yoga practice, where you exercise yourself both physically and emotionally. My intention today is “I am at peace” because it allows me to accept the things I can not change and be thankful for all the blessings in my life. My short-term goal for today’s practice is to try several new poses that I haven’t attempted in the past year (I’ll update you on how that goes later!).

Whatever your intentions and goals may be, I hope they will bring you much joy and allow you to gain more from your yoga practice. 💖

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✨Create a (physical) summer vision board 
✨Plan a beach or lake day 
✨Host friends for a backyard bbq 
✨Read a romance novel by the pool 
✨Peruse the farmers market 
✨Do something you loved to do as a kid 
✨Go for sunset walks or hikes in nature 
✨Treat yourself to ice cream or s’mores 

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So grateful for continued opportunities to bring likeminded women together to sweat, connect and leave with new girl friends! 

I’ll be leading another walk in RiNo on July 26th so if you’re in Denver keep an eye out for the sign up link and I hope to see you there 👟💕

PS: I think this pink megaphone needs to make an appearance at all DenFit events, don’t you? ☺️

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Through the rest of the summer I’ll be sharing different activities, ideas and moments that hopefully inspire you to slow down and appreciate the whimsy and nostalgia of summertime 

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The Kiwi Strawberry flavor is so refreshing and the blend of Dermaval and Biotin helps to protect skin’s natural collagen & elastin plus support hair, skin and nails. The best part? It tastes amazing and has no sugar, calories, carbs or artificial sweeteners.

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I read a quote that said “𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳, 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘢 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 30 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘸, 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 2025” 

And wow does that help put things into perspective right? 

If you’re looking for ways to spend less time scrolling and more time living — here are 10 activities to help romanticize all the joy that summer time has to offer 

✨Take an outdoor yoga class 
✨Have a picnic with friends 
✨Create a (physical) summer vision board 
✨Plan a beach or lake day 
✨Host friends for a backyard bbq 
✨Read a romance novel by the pool 
✨Peruse the farmers market 
✨Do something you loved to do as a kid 
✨Go for sunset walks or hikes in nature 
✨Treat yourself to ice cream or s’mores 

The good old days are happening right now, so let’s make it a summer goal to be so in the moment that we forget to check our phones 💕

#healthylifestyle #summerbucketlist #romanticizeyourlife #wellnessthatworks
She may not remember her first 4th of July, but we She may not remember her first 4th of July, but we sure will 🇺🇸❤️ 

Cheers to making memories with friends who feel like family and more backyard BBQs that remind us of nostalgic 90s summers ☀️ 

I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday weekend!!
A few snaps from hosting the @fpmovement Denver wa A few snaps from hosting the @fpmovement Denver walk club last weekend with my @denverfitfriends crew 💛 

So grateful for continued opportunities to bring likeminded women together to sweat, connect and leave with new girl friends! 

I’ll be leading another walk in RiNo on July 26th so if you’re in Denver keep an eye out for the sign up link and I hope to see you there 👟💕

PS: I think this pink megaphone needs to make an appearance at all DenFit events, don’t you? ☺️

📸: @ddcreativestudio_ 
#fpmovementpartner
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So when @laseredbykaitlyn reached out to tell me about Moxi and BBL laser treatments, I was immediately interested. I had heard great things about them before and although I was a bit skeptical at first, I knew it was worth a try 

Swipe through to see the whole journey from two sessions at @alluvionaesthetics — one round of just Moxi and one round of Moxi & BBL together. 

I am sooo beyond happy with the results and my skin looks so much healthier, younger and refreshed! I wanted to share with you all in case any of you are struggling with similar skin issues 💛✨

Let me know if you have any q’s!
Celebrating another year around the sun and my fir Celebrating another year around the sun and my first year as a mama with a Mama Mia themed dinner party in our backyard! 🥂🦋🍋💕

I honestly can’t think of a more fun way to spend my birthday eve than eating yummy food, sipping on limoncello spritzes, singing and dancing with my girl friends 🎶. I woke up feeling so loved and incredibly grateful for all the beautiful people in my life 

Here’s to making 36 the best year yet 💛
Move over #healthygirlsummer, this year I’m chan Move over #healthygirlsummer, this year I’m channeling all the Martha Stewart Summer energy 🦋🌼. This aesthetic is all about embracing slower living with activities like cultivating a garden, hosting outdoor gatherings, trying cozy crafts and focusing on all the small joys of the season 

And I don’t know about you but it’s exactly what I need more of in this season of life ☀️ 

Through the rest of the summer I’ll be sharing different activities, ideas and moments that hopefully inspire you to slow down and appreciate the whimsy and nostalgia of summertime 

Obviously had to kick it off with a little ASMR morning in our little garden buuut you can expect tips, tutorials, recipes and inspo coming soon 🌿

Let me know if this is the summer aesthetic you’re leaning into as well!
You guuuuys, I’m so excited to be leading the fi You guuuuys, I’m so excited to be leading the first @fpmovement Denver Walk Club with my community @denverfitfriends tomorrow and I need your help picking what to wear! 

Summer is officially here and these looks are all so cute, comfy and perfect for walking in the heat ☀️👟💕

Which one is your fav? 

{pssst I linked them all in my LTK 🛍️} 

#fpmovementpartner #healthylifestyle #summeractivities #summervibes
Welcome to my morning bliss list ~ featuring five Welcome to my morning bliss list ~ featuring five minute habits that spark all kinds of joy 💛

Mornings look a little different these days but I’ve noticed when I’m able to squeeze these 10 different things in my mental health is SO much better 

✨Swipe through my lil scrapbook and let me know which ones you also love incorporating into your #morningroutine ✨

10 Habits:

❣️Making my bed 
❣️Getting morning sunlight 
❣️Gratitude journaling
❣️Coffee in a cute cup 
❣️Skincare & Makeup routine 
❣️Positive Affirmations 
❣️Tending to my garden 
❣️Dressing for success 
❣️Never skipping breakfast
#Ad Self-Care morning routines are a little shorte #Ad Self-Care morning routines are a little shorter these days and that just means I’ve learned to prioritize habits and products that go the extra mile to make me feel my best! ✨

One #healthyhabit I’m always working on, especially living in Colorado, is #hydration and that’s why I was SO excited to get my hands on @goultima’s NEW Collagen Defense! I mean… an electrolyte drink that keeps me hydrated AND has skin boosting benefits? Sign me up! 👏🏻🍓 

The Kiwi Strawberry flavor is so refreshing and the blend of Dermaval and Biotin helps to protect skin’s natural collagen & elastin plus support hair, skin and nails. The best part? It tastes amazing and has no sugar, calories, carbs or artificial sweeteners.

Head to my stories for the link and let me know if you’ll be trying this for yourself! 💕

#UltimaPartner #GoUltima #MorningRoutine #Electrolytes #MorningRituals #HealthyLifestyle
A little reminder that your younger self would be A little reminder that your younger self would be so PROUD of how far you’ve come and this life you are currently living is worth celebrating every. single. day. 💛

I’m someone who is always chasing new goals… and while I appreciate my willingness to hustle, I also know that without intentionally pausing to find gratitude in the present moment it can be far to easy to get used to the things you once were working so hard for. 

This morning, in the midst of my brain starting to spiral thinking about “what’s next” (and having a minor meltdown), I had a moment where I looked around and realized “wow, THIS life is exactly what you dreamed of years ago.” 

And if I look back on so many previous years of my life, I had countless other “aha” moments like that too. Many things that my younger self would have never dreamed possible, became a reality… sometimes in the smallest, most subtle of ways 

All this to say, it’s SO important to keep chasing your dreams. This world needs you. It needs you and your voice, your gifts, your talents and your unique perspective ☺️

Just don’t forget to pause every once in awhile and look around with gratitude for the life you are living right now too 💕
#Ford_Ambassador Welcome back to “romanticizing #Ford_Ambassador Welcome back to “romanticizing routines,” a mini series where I’m sharing different ways to find joy in the small, everyday moments. 💛

Today’s tip is all about leaning into seasonal joys and with it being early summertime that calls for gardening!🪏🪴🫜It’s times like these that I’m SO happy I have my 2025 @Ford Explorer® SUV because the cargo space is perfect for large hauls. 

The available feature back seats fold down with a touch of a button and it’s been a game changer for road trips and grocery shopping. In this case I was able to fill it with multiple bags of soil, a pot and lots of starter flowers, herbs and strawberries! 🍓🌼 

This is just the beginning of plenty more planting I plan on doing this season and I can’t wait to share more. I already know we’ll be spending lots of time out on our back porch, whether we are gardening, barbecuing, sipping coffee in the morning or hosting friends for dinner. 🍽️ 

Let me know if you want to see the start of my cut flower garden and maybe a full garden tour later this month!

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We made it halfway through 2025 and it’s the per We made it halfway through 2025 and it’s the perfect time for a mid-year reset! Think of this as your invitation to check in on the goals you originally set for yourself, make small shifts to your routine and celebrate how far you’ve come

Be sure to swipe through all 6 wellness tips and SAVE this post to put this mid-year check into action!

✨CELEBRATE THE HIGHLIGHTS✨
This is an opportunity to practice gratitude and honor how much you’ve already grown & gained so far in the past 6 months! Pick your fav photos to be printed, write out your proudest moments and journal your favorite memories 

✨REVISIT YOUR GOALS✨
This is your time to reconnect with your purpose and let go of what’s no longer serving you. Whether that’s setting a new intention, adjusting your old goals, or brainstorming solutions to challenges you’re facing 

✨ REFRESH YOUR ROUTINES✨
June is a great time to refresh your daily routine to best serve this season of life that you’re in. Try letting go of habits that don’t bring you joy, help you grow or make your life easier 

✨RECOMMIT TO YOUR WELLBEING✨
Let this reset give you the permission you need to focus on your own wellbeing and realign with routines that support your mental, physical and emotional health 

✨RECONNECT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY✨
Use this time as an opportunity to reach out to the people who light you up and make you feel supported. Make it fun by hosting a small gathering, joining a class or scheduling a fun outing with a friend 

✨GROUND YOURSELF IN THE PRESENT✨
Time moves quickly and it’s up to slow down and savor where we are right now. Take a mindful walk, try a meditation or journal practice, and maybe take a little screen time break to give yourself a chance to just be and reflect 

Let me know if you’ll be doing any of these this month as you set yourself up for whatever success looks like for YOU for the remainder of the year 💕
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