The New Year
Alignment Challenge:
21 Days of Yamas & Niyamas
Lay the foundation for a year of growth, balance, and inner peace.
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and spiritual growth?
Join me on this 21-Day Yamas & Niyamas Challenge and experience a profound shift in how you live, love, and connect with yourself and the world around you.
In this challenge, we'll explore the ancient teachings of the Yamas and Niyamas, the ethical principles at the heart of Yoga philosophy. These timeless guidelines offer powerful tools for cultivating peace, compassion, and self-awareness, helping you create a life of purpose and balance. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this challenge will guide you in applying these principles to your daily life for lasting change.
In the Tantric tradition, the 20 Yamas and Niyamas are an expanded set of ethical and spiritual principles that go beyond the classical list from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. These principles are rooted in cultivating purity, discipline, and spiritual growth while embracing the transformative practices of Tantra.
The Benefits of Integrating the Yamas & Niyamas Into your New Year’s Resolutions
Long-Term Transformation: These practices focus on creating lasting inner change rather than quick fixes.
Holistic Growth: Address your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being for a truly balanced life.
Deeper Alignment: Ensure your goals reflect your authentic values and true purpose.
Resilience: Equip yourself with tools to navigate challenges with grace and courage.
Inner Peace: Cultivate a sense of joy, gratitude, and contentment, regardless of external circumstances.
By integrating the Yamas and Niyamas into your New Year resolutions, you’ll go beyond superficial goals to create meaningful, lasting changes. This is your opportunity to align your intentions with ancient wisdom and step into the year with purpose and power.
What You’ll Gain:
Daily Asana Practices that help you incorporate each Yama and Niyama into your life.
Enhanced Self-Awareness: Learn to observe your thoughts, actions, and behaviors with clarity and compassion.
Deepened Inner Peace: Cultivate balance and harmony within yourself, freeing yourself from stress and negativity.
Personal Growth: Build better habits, relationships, and a more fulfilling lifestyle based on timeless spiritual wisdom.
Why the Yamas & Niyamas Matter
The Yamas and Niyamas are like a compass, guiding us on a path of ethical living and self-realization. As you engage with these 20 principles over the next 21 days, you’ll cultivate greater awareness, foster healthier relationships, and deepen your connection with your true self. They are the foundation of Yoga philosophy and provide tools for living with integrity, mindfulness, and kindness.
How This Challenge Works:
For the next 21 days, you’ll receive daily pre-recorded classes each containing:
A detailed explanation of one Yama or Niyama
21 x 30 minutes asana practices
Practical tools to integrate that principle into your daily life
Guided reflections and journaling prompts to deepen your practice
Support from a community of like-minded participants, sharing insights and encouragement
Ready to begin this year with greater clarity and clearer intentions?
This challenge is more than just a practice; it’s a commitment to living a more mindful, intentional, and peaceful life. By engaging with each Yama and Niyama over the course of 21 days, you’ll create positive shifts in your relationships, your mindset, and your overall well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) :
1. What is the format of this 21-day challenge?
The challenge includes 21 x 30 minute classes designed to guide you through the 20 Yamas and Niyamas, with one principle explored each day. The classes for Days 1-20 are pre-recorded, allowing you to participate at your own pace. On Day 21, we’ll conclude with a live-streamed class where you can join in real time, reflect on your journey, and engage in a Q&A session. If you can’t attend the live class, a recording will be sent to you afterward.
2. What can I expect to learn in this challenge?
You’ll gain a deep understanding of the 20 Yamas and Niyamas from the Tantric tradition, exploring how these principles can transform your relationships, mindset, and spiritual practice. Each class includes:
A short explanation of the principle.
Practical exercises to incorporate it into your daily life.
Reflections to deepen your understanding.
By the end of the challenge, you’ll have a toolkit for cultivating balance, harmony, and personal growth.
3. Do I need any prior experience in yoga or Tantra to join?
Not at all! This challenge is designed for everyone, regardless of experience. Whether you’re a beginner looking to explore these principles for the first time or an experienced practitioner seeking deeper insights, you’ll find the content accessible and transformative.
4. How long are the daily classes?
Each pre-recorded class is about 30 minutes long, making it easy to fit into your daily schedule. The final live-streamed class on Day 21 will be approximately 60 minutes.
5. Do I have to complete each day’s class on the same day it’s released?
While I encourage you to follow along daily to stay aligned with the challenge, you can watch the pre-recorded classes at your own pace. The content will remain accessible for 14 days after the challenge ends, so you can revisit any lessons or catch up on missed days.
6. What if I can’t attend the live class on the 21st day?
Don’t worry! The live-streamed class will be recorded and sent to all participants, so you won’t miss any of the reflections, Q&A, or final teachings.
7. How can I interact or ask questions during the challenge?
Throughout the challenge, you’ll have access to a community space where you can share reflections, ask questions, and connect with fellow participants. During the live-streamed class on Day 21, you’ll also have the chance to ask questions in real time.
8. What tools or materials do I need for this challenge?
All you need is a yoga mat, a quiet space, a device to watch the classes, and a journal for reflections and exercises. Optional materials include yoga blocks, a yoga belt and any meditation aids (e.g., cushions, candles) you like to use.
9. Can I join the challenge if I have a busy schedule?
Absolutely! The pre-recorded format gives you the flexibility to participate at a time that suits you. With classes lasting just 30 minutes a day, this challenge is designed to fit into even the busiest routines.
10. What are the benefits of participating in this challenge?
By the end of this 21-day journey, you’ll:
Cultivate self-awareness, discipline, and emotional balance.
Develop practical tools to navigate challenges with resilience.
Deepen your connection to yourself and your purpose.
Experience a greater sense of harmony in your relationships, work, and spiritual practice.
Start the year with clarity, focus, and inner peace.