A Clever Way to Motivate Yourself

Gohar Khan · 0:27

In this practice

Key teachings

The power of intention (Sankalpa) to set clear goals
Mindful consistency (Abhyasa) in practice
Cultivating self-discipline and inner fire (Tapas)

Ideal for

Individuals seeking motivation for regular yoga practice or daily tasks
Anyone struggling with consistency or procrastination
Beginners exploring yoga's mental and self-regulatory benefits

Lesson

Instructions

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Steps

Mindful breathing (Pranayama) to enhance focus and reduce procrastination
Gentle movement sequences to build physical and mental discipline
Short meditation practices for clarity and purpose

Benefits

Increased self-motivation for daily activities and yoga practice
Enhanced mental clarity and focus
Reduced procrastination and improved task initiation
Cultivation of inner strength and resilience
Greater consistency in achieving personal goals

Transcript

your teacher hands you pounds of homework but you have zero motivation here's how you fix that you go home and use a technique called Temptation bundling you write down a list of things you should do and a list of things you want to do then you connect each of these shoulds to one of your wands making your tasks a lot more bearable for example you listen to your favorite podcast while doing the dishes you drink coffee while doing your reading for English class you scroll through your phone but follow my account for more study tips

Practice summary

Level: all levels
Duration: 8 minutes
Equipment: yoga mat
Target areas: mindspiritemotional well beingfocus
Energy: balancing

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