3 Personal Mantras Or Affirmations to Use During Yoga Practice
Yoga practitioners often seek ways to deepen their practice and connect mind with body. This article explores expert-recommended mantras and affirmations that can enhance your yoga experience. From balancing strength and openness to spreading peace and affirming safety, these insights offer powerful tools for transforming your time on the mat.
- Balance Strength and Openness in Yoga
- Spread Peace Through Yoga Practice
- Affirm Safety and Presence in Body
Balance Strength and Openness in Yoga
As both a yoga instructor and the CEO of Yoga Beyond The Studio, one mantra that has become a steady companion in both my personal practice and my leadership journey is: "I am grounded, I am open."
I often repeat this during my own yoga sessions--especially when I'm feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or pulled in too many directions (which, let's be honest, happens more than I'd like to admit as a small business owner). The first part, "I am grounded," helps me reconnect to the present moment. It reminds me to feel my feet on the mat, my breath in my body, and my place in the now. The second part, "I am open," encourages me to soften--to new ideas, new challenges, and even to the unknown.
This mantra has been a gentle but powerful reminder that I can be strong and stable without being rigid, and open-hearted without losing my center. It's become an anchor not just in yoga, but in how I lead my team, show up for clients, and navigate the everyday ebb and flow of running a business rooted in well-being.
Spread Peace Through Yoga Practice
I have been teaching yoga for over 20 years.
In my classes, I have used many themes and have guided many students. I truly am blessed! The one constant is that I close each class with the words: "May you find peace through yoga and spread the peace to others." These simple words are profound and express my hope for all. Peace is priceless.
Affirm Safety and Presence in Body
Personally, I love to affirm safety and presence in the body before anything else. It helps cultivate awareness for the present moment. And it allows you to expand your energy field. Something like "I am safe to be me. The more I am present with myself, the more I am able to be free" works really well for beginners. And as you get more advanced, you can begin creating your own mantras and affirmations with the same energy.
