Winter Solstice 2022 - New Year 2023 Sadhana Check in
:heart: A warm welcome to all! :heart:
Winter Solstice 2022 is Wednesday, December 21 at 4:48 p.m. EST. Some of us will start on Solstice, others on Jan 1. There is no pressure or obligation to check in every day and, as always, no obligation to include personals. There are no rules here! Sadhana is a daily spiritual and/or physical practice often with a specific focus or goal in mind, but goals are always optional. It’s often associated with yoga, but can include Qi Gong, meditation, breath work, daily readings, or a combination of any or all. It is often 40 days, but can be open ended or any length you chose. This check in is an opportunity to share our favorite mindful practices and learn from each other. Please feel welcome to roll out your mat & join in! |
Thought I’d start the thread for those who wish to start tomorrow. :)
I plan to start tomorrow. My focus is to include more active yoga, some guided audio meditations, & meditation readings from Louise Hay’s Meditations to Heal Your Life. |
Thanks Pam! I really need to start my meditation plan. :)
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I've been doing yoga six days a week for years (I take Sundays off to focus on other personal fulfillment activities) and added daily meditation this past year. I just purchased a membership to Alo Moves last month and am enjoying the variety of yoga as well as meditation classes on there.
In addition to deepening my meditation practice (some days I really struggle to focus), I want to set an intention before my practice every morning. Does anyone currently do that? If so, what are some examples of intentions you set and how do you decide what the intention will be on any given day? |
My "1 hour yoga class" is a class I take by a yoga instructor. It's not at a studio but at a local plant shop. One of my daughter's friends opened a plant shop in our town and this instructor walked into the shop in May and offered to teach classes early morning and evenings. I try to go at least 3x per week. This has been a blessing for me as 1) I love the instructor, she's amazing and 2) it is in plant shop with all these beautiful plants and nature and she fills it with fairy lights and it's just so serene and peaceful and 3) it's done wonders for my yoga as well as my stress and anxiety. My goal is to do mostly yoga practice but adding some meditation in as well.
December 21-1 hour yoga class Solstice Flow December 22-40 mins/Core/Flexibility/Kent Katich December 23-BBY (Dean Pohlman)/Yoga Strength/Total body December 24-30 mins Standing Flow/You Tube December 25-15 mins Christmas morning flow with my daughter December 26-1 hour yoga class/Ladder flow December 27-30 mins 5 Parks Yoga December 28-1 hour yoga class December 29-20 mins meditation December 30-1 hour yoga class December 31-1 hour NY Flow class January 1-1 hour NY ladder class January 2-20 mins morning stretch yoga/YT January 3-30 mins morning yoga flow/SBY January 4-Yoga class was cancelled due to illness, I did 15 mins twist/flow/YT and 15 mins gentle flow/Class instructor's virtual workouts January 5-15 mins strength and flow/YT January 6-1 hour yoga class January 7-1 hour yoga class January 8-1 hour yoga class January 9-1 hour hot yoga class. January 10-Did meditation on a walk today January 11-1 hour yoga class January 12-Meditation during walk January 13-Mediation during walk January 14-1 hour yoga class January 15-1 hour yoga class January 16-1 hour hot yoga class January 17-Meditation during walk January 18-1 hour yoga class January 19-1 hour hot yoga class January 20-Meditation during walk January 21-1 hour yoga class January 22-1 hour yoga class January 23-1 hour hot yoga class January 24-Meditation during walk, prayer later January 25-1 hour yoga class, prayer after, prayer later January 26-Meditation during walk, prayer later January 27-1/2 hour meditation and prayer January 28-1/2 hour meditation January 29-1 hour yoga class January 30-1 hour hot yoga January 31-1/2 hour meditation and prayer February 1-1/2 hour meditation and prayer, 1 hour yoga class February 2-1/2 hour meditation and prayer, February 3-1/2 hour meditation and prayer February 4-1 hour yoga class, 1/2 hour meditation and prayer February 5-1 hour yoga class, 1 hour meditation and prayer February 6-1 hour hot yoga class. February 7-30 mins prayer and meditation February 8-30 mins prayer and meditation February 9-30 mins prayer and meditation February 10-30 mins/prayer and meditation February 11-1 hour yoga class February 12-1 hour walk/meditation February 13-1 hour hot yoga class, 1 hour regular yoga class February 14-1 hour yoga class February 15-1 hour yoga class February 16-1/2 hour meditation February 17-1 hour hot yoga class, 1/2 hour meditation February 18-15 mins meditation February 19-1 hour yoga class, 1/2 hour meditation February 20-1 hour hot yoga class, 1/2 hour meditation February 21-1 hour yoga class, 1/2 hour meditation February 22-1 hour yoga class February 23- 1/2 hour meditation February 24-1 hour yoga class February 25-1/2 hour meditation February 26-1 hour yoga February 27-1 hour hot yoga February 28-1 hour yoga March 1-1 hour yoga March 2-1 hour hot yoga March 3-1 hour yoga, 1/2 hour meditation March 4-1 hour yoga, 1/2 hour meditation March 5-1 hour yoga, 1/2 hour meditation March 6-1 hour hot yoga March 7-1 hour yoga March 8-1 hour yoga March 9-1/2 hour meditation March 10-1 hour yoga March 11-1 hour yoga March 12-1 hour yoga March 13-1 hour yoga class March 14-Walk/meditation March 15-1 hour yoga class March 16-30 min walk/meditation (was away from home visiting a friend) March 17-30 min walk/meditation (was away from home visiting a friend) March 18-45 min walk/meditation March 19-1 hour yoga class March 20-walk/meditation Done :) |
I will hopefully do a solstice practice tmrw but probably won't start my Sadhana until January 1.
Vannie's Winter Sadhana 2023: Yoga, Gratitude and Meditation Dec 21 yoga: Sarah Starr Happy Yoga S3E1 Desert Bloom Dec 22 Insight Timer meditation: 7-Day Finding Inner Peace Challenge day 7 Being Peace in the World (davidji) Dec 23 Insight Timer meditation: The Perfect Evening Practice (Ian Tucker) Dec 24 Insight Timer meditation: Dealing With Grief and Loss (Roxanne Darling) Dec 25 Insight Timer meditation: A Powerful Evening Routine to End Your Day in a High Vibe (Daniel Roqueo) Dec 26 Insight Timer meditation: New Year Meditation (Natasha Mayet); Yoga Nidra for Deeper Sleep (John Siddique) Dec 27 Insight Timer meditation: Let Go of Fear, Worries & Anxiety (Kenneth Soares); yoga: Sarah Starr Happy Yoga S7E14 Tropical Garden Dec 28 meditation: Hot Cocoa Meditation (Laura Gavigan, YT); Insight Timer meditation: Panic & Anxiety Relief (Andrea Wachter) Dec 29 Insight Timer meditation: The Golden Mead Hall sleep story (Sleep & Sorcery) Dec 30 Insight Timer meditation: Mental Oxygen (just-a-minute) Dec 31 Insight Timer meditation: RAIN-A Gentle Reminder to Be Kind to Yourself Jan 1 driving then sick Jan 2 sick Jan 3 recovering, couldn't focus on anything new __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ______________ Day 1 Jan 4 Gratitude: done Yoga: Sarah Starr Happy Yoga S3E3 Beach Cove Meditation: Building Healthy Habits Challenge day 1 Intention Setting (IT--Justin Michael Williams) and day 2 Box Breathing (IT--Stuart Sandeman); bedtime Magical Forest Guided Sleep Meditation (IT--Kim Carmen Walsh) Other: Bible study: Day 2 Jan 5 Gratitude: done Yoga: David O Yoga -Fresh Start 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 1 15 Minute Morning Yoga Flow - Start Your Day FRESH & FOCUSED Meditation: my affirmations & intention playlist on IT; Building Healthy Habits Challenge day 3 Body Scan (IT--Kate James); Relieving Anxiety-Feeling Grounded (IT--Bethany Auriel--Hagen); bedtime-Christmas Fireside Poetry with S D Hudson Magic (IT) Other: Bible study: Jeremiah 29:11; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Acts 1 Day 3 Jan 6 Gratitude: done Yoga: Meditation: I Choose How I Feel Today Morning Mantra (IT--Ryan Bean) Other: Bible study: Day 4 Jan 7 Gratitude: done Yoga: Meditation: Morning Gratitude (IT--David Gandelman) Other: Bible study: Day 5 Jan 8 Gratitude: done Yoga: Sarah Starr Happy Yoga S3E4 Mt. Grandeur Meditation: Evening Meditation (IT--Joseph Nimoh) Other: Bible study: Day 6 Jan 9 Gratitude: done Yoga: Meditation: my morning quickie playlist on IT Other: Bible study: Day 7 Jan 10 Gratitude: done Yoga: Yoga With Adriene -CENTER 30 Day Yoga Journey day 1 Show Up Meditation: The Stress Prescription: Turn Stress Into Strength (IT--Elissa Epel) Other: Bible study: Day 8 Jan 11 Gratitude: done Yoga: Meditation: Thought Diffusion: Taking a Step Back from Our Thoughts (IT--Tanisha Rose) Other: Bible study: Psalm 1:1-6; Matthew 1:1-25; Genesis 1-3 Day 9 Jan 12 Gratitude: done Yoga: David O Yoga -Fresh Start 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 2 -15 Minute Morning Yoga - Lower Back Stretches That Feel AMAZING; Yoga With Adriene -CENTER 30 Day Yoga Journey day 2 Listen Meditation: Rise & Shine! A Morning Practice to Set Intentions for Today (IT--Samantha Russell) Other: Bible study: Day 10 Jan 13 Gratitude: Yoga: David O Yoga -Fresh Start 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 3 -15 Minute Morning Yoga Flow for SELF LOVE; Yoga With Adriene -CENTER 30 Day Yoga Journey day 3 Shift Meditation: Morning Walk/Run Manifesting Practice (IT--Sharon Kirstin) Other: jump rope Bible study: Psalm 2:1-12; Matthew 2:1-18; Genesis 2:18-4:16 Day 11 Jan 14 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: Holiday Stress Relief Meditation-The Healing Snow Globe (IT--Michelle's Sanctuary) Other: Bible study: Day 12 Jan 15 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: Simply Being-Relaxation & Presence (IT--Mary Maddux) Other: Bible study: Day 13 Jan 16 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: The Waterfall & the Forest: Clearing Your Energetic Space (IT--Sarah Feiner) Other: Bible study: Day 14 Jan 17 Gratitude: Yoga: David O Yoga -Fresh Start 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 4 -15 Minute Morning Yoga for Neck and Shoulder Pain RELIEF; Jump Rope Dudes -At Home Jump Rope Recovery Yoga Meditation: Sigh Your Way out of Anxiety (IT--Rachel Fearnley); Building Healthy Habits Challenge day 4 Flow Writing (IT--Sarah Blondin); day 5 RAIN Meditation (IT--Tara Brach) Other: jump rope Bible study: Day 15 Jan 18 Gratitude: done Yoga: Meditation: Building Healthy Habits Challenge day 6 Affirmations (IT--Lalah Delia); day 7 Sound Healing (IT--Wakes Ada & Nathan); day 8 Open Awareness (IT--Jack Kornfield); YogiBethC Make Space Meditation Other: Bible study: 1 Timothy 6:12; Genesis 4-11 Day 16 Jan 19 Gratitude: done Yoga: David O Yoga -Fresh Start 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 5 -15 Minute Morning Yoga Workout - Lose Weight & Boost Metabolism; Yoga With Adriene -CENTER 30 Day Yoga Journey day 4 Root Meditation: Building Healthy Habits Challenge day 9 Re-Thinking (IT--Adam Grant); Forest Stream (T--Henry Wittenberg) Other: L. Holden 5-Day Qi Challenge 2023 Pre-Challenge Bonus Routine Bible study: Psalm 18:2; Psalm 3:1-8; Matthew 2:19-3:17; Genesis 4:17-6:22 Day 17 Jan 20 Gratitude: done Yoga: Meditation: Native American Flute with Binaural Beat (IT--Sonic Yogi) Other: jump rope Bible study: Day 18 Jan 21 Gratitude: done Yoga: Meditation: Building Healthy Habits Challenge day 10 Manifestation (IT--Liza Colpa) Other: L. Holden 5-Day Qi Challenge 2023 day 1; jump rope Bible study: Day 19 Jan 22 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: Building Healthy Habits Challenge day 11 Self-Compassion (IT--Kristin Neff); day 12 skipped; day 13 Yoga Nidra (IT--Jennifer Piercy); day 14 Gratitude Journal (IT--Terri Cole); day 15 Dynamic Breathwork (IT--Susan Oubari) Other: Bible study: Day 20 Jan 23 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: I Choose How I Feel Today Morning Mantra (IT--Ryan Bean); Have an Amazing, Positive & Productive Day (IT--Bob Baker); Essentials of Stillness (IT--Damian Chaparro) Other: L. Holden 5-Day Qi Challenge 2023 day 2; jump rope Bible study: Proverbs 1:1-7; Matthew 4:1-22; Genesis 7:1-9:17 Day 21 Jan 24 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: Building Healthy Habits Challenge day 16 Somatic Centering (IT--Prentis Hemphill), day 17 Ambient Music (IT--The Wong Janice), day 18 Creativity (IT--Carrie Grossman), day 19 Forest Breathing (IT--Damian Chaparro) Other: Bible study: Day 22 Jan 25 Gratitude: Yoga: David O Yoga -Fresh Start 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 6 -15 Minute Morning Yoga Stretch for Upper Back and Neck Pain RELIEF Meditation: Building Healthy Habits Challenge day 20 Emotional Healing (IT--Dr. Mariel Buque), day 21 Reiki (IT--Jason McGrice) Other: L. Holden 5-Day Qi Challenge 2023 day 3; jump rope Bible study: Genesis 12-15; Psalm 19:14 Day 23 Jan 26 Gratitude: Yoga: David O Yoga -Fresh Start 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 7 -15 Minute Morning Yoga Stretch & Meditation for Anxiety RELIEF; Yoga With Adriene -CENTER 30 Day Yoga Journey day 5 Hug Meditation: The Science of Happiness podcast: Happiness Break Feeling the Awe of Nature from Anywhere; Building Healthy Habits challenge day 22 Being Creative (IT--Darius Basher) Other: L. Holden 5-Day Qi Challenge 2023 day 4; jump rope Bible study: Psalm 37:3 Day 24 Jan 27 Gratitude: Yoga: David O Yoga -Fresh Start 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 8 -15 Minute Morning Yoga Flow - Wake Up Feeling INSPIRED Meditation: Building Healthy Habits challenge day 23 Pranayama (IT--Larissa Hall Carlson), day 24 Binaural Beats (IT--Sonic Yogi), day 25 Improve Focus (IT--Chelsea Pottenger) Other: L. Holden 5-Day Qi Challenge 2023 day 5; jump rope Bible study: Day 25 Jan 28 Gratitude: Yoga: M. Giordano Athletic Yoga: Yoga for Runners post-run practice Meditation: Stomach Relaxation (IT--Andrew Johnson) Other: L. Holden 5-Day Qi Challenge 2023 bonus live class; jump rope Bible study: Day 26 Jan 29 Gratitude: done Yoga: Meditation: Before Bed Affirmations (IT--Samantha Touchais) Other: Bible study: Day 27 Jan 30 Gratitude: done Yoga: Yoga With Adriene -CENTER 30 Day Yoga Journey day 6 Fan Meditation: Building Healthy Habits challenge day 27 Mantra (IT--NADAV), day 28 Metta Loving Kindness (IT--Ruth King), Self Inquiry (IT--Hilary Jackendoff) Other: jump rope Bible study: Day 28 Jan 31 Gratitude: done Yoga: David O Yoga -Fresh Start 30 Day Morning Yoga Challenge day 9 -15 Minute Morning Yoga Stretch for Stiff Bodies; Jump Rope Dudes -Jump Rope Recovery Yoga; Yoga With Adriene -CENTER 30 Day Yoga Journey day 7 Flow Meditation: Building Healthy Habits challenge day 30 Fake Commute (IT--Dr. Aditi Nerurkar) Other: jump rope Bible study: Day 29 Feb 1 Gratitude: done Yoga: Meditation: Your Calm in This Storm (IT--Reuben Lowe) Other: Bible study: Genesis 16-18 Day 30 Feb 2 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: Other: Bible study: Day 31 Feb 3 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: Other: Bible study: Day 32 Feb 4 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: Other: Bible study: Day 33 Feb 5 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: Other: Bible study: Day 34 Feb 6 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: Other: Bible study: Day 35 Feb 7 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: Other: Bible study: Day 36 Feb 8 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: Other: Bible study: Day 37 Feb 9 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: Other: Bible study: Day 38 Feb 10 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: Other: Bible study: Day 39 Feb 11 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: Other: Bible study: Day 40 Feb 12 Gratitude: Yoga: Meditation: Other: Bible study: |
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I feel like Kassandra starts some of her practices with intention setting, but I don't remember for sure.
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I'm not sure if I will participate in the check-in, but I wanted to share some resources from Wanderlust (videos and an article) and figured this might be the best place.
Wanderlust TV Winter Solstice Collection Winter Solstice: Honoring the Return of Light by Mara Branscombe I don't know much about Sadhana, but I'm interested in learning more. I try to maintain a daily yoga practice (following Yoga with Adriene's monthly calendar), which I will continue through the holidays and new year. I'd like to add in more yin yoga and meditation. |
I would like to get back to a regular yoga practice. I started off well and then fell off the wagon. I would also like to add in meditation. I use Peloton a lot so may continue with that but I know Yoga with Adrienne has something coming up that I may try to do.
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