Beyond the Resolution: Using Mindfulness to Evolve After 40

As the calendar turns, the traditional pressure to "fix" ourselves returns. We are bombarded with ads for intense gym memberships, restrictive diets, and "new year, new you" manifestos. But for those of us in our 40s, 50s, and beyond, the "fix-it" mentality often feels hollow.

After decades of life, we know that resolutions based on self-criticism rarely last. This year, instead of deciding what you want to do, what if you focused on who you want to be?

Through the lens of yoga and mindfulness, we can shift from rigid goals to soulful evolution.

The Power of Being: A Mindful ShiftIn our 40s and 50s, our yoga practice often matures. We move away from wanting the "fanciest" pose and toward wanting a body that feels spacious and a mind that feels steady. We can apply this same wisdom to our year. Instead of a resolution, choose a Sankalpa—an intention that reflects your highest truth.

Instead of... (The Resolution)Try... Mindful Intention

Resolution.                                                             The Mindful Intention)"

“I will go to yoga 5 days a week."                     "I am someone who makes time for mental health."

"I will stop eating sugar."                                 "I nourish my body with healthy awareness"

"I will do crow pose or headstand”                   "I am someone who prioritizes strength ."

What is your Sankalpa for 2026