To transform our dharma— the moral universal order and a code of living that personifies the fundamental principles of thoughts, ethics, and purpose—into action, we must first identify and discover our own personal dharma. Yoga journaling is a powerful tool to accomplish this, as it strengthens our awareness of ourselves and our yoga practice.
Writing in a journal doesn’t need to be complicated or challenging. Your yoga journal should reflect every practice, and can include thoughts, fears, hopes, frustrations, gratitude, and much more. It’s YOUR journal. Make it personal and perfect for YOU!
Here are a few journaling prompts that can help you get started with keeping a yoga journal.
- Which postures and sequences did you perform, and how did you feel about them?
- Which postures and sequences caused happiness and pleasure, and why?
- Which postures and sequences frustrated you, and why?
- Were you able to achieve focus, or was your mind wandering?
- What is one thing you want to work on outside of class, and how will you do it differently during your next practice?
- How does your practice affect actions and situations in your life?
- How are events in your life affecting your practice?
- What is your personal mantras? Why does it resonate with you?
- What are your favorite inspirational quotes from your yoga community?
- What are 10 things you are grateful for today?
- Is there something you need to practice more?
- How did your last class help you breathe deeper, relax, and stretch?
- List the favorite parts of your yoga practice.
- Which postures do you find easy? Which postures are challenging for you?
- Write a thank you letter to your body.
- What emotions do you feel during your practice?
- What things would you place in a time capsule for your children/grandchildren to open in 50 years?
- When have you felt at one with the earth?
- When was the last time you were new at something?
- What pose have you come to peace with?
