Getting back into healthy habits

I know a lot of people hate New Year's resolutions. But I believe it's important to challenge ourselves to try to do better all the time. Whether we stick to our goals is an entirely different matter because no one is perfect. What's important is resolving to do better for ourselves every day, and getting back on track even after slip ups. In Sankrit, it is called "Sankalpa," setting an intention for yourself. Similar to a resolution, a Sankalpa is a positive statement usually uttered three times during "Yoga Nidra," a form of deep meditation similar to the state one is in right before sleep. Always a positive intention, common goals are for inner peace, success in life and good health. So if you haven't made a resolution yet, consider a Sankalpa for 2014.