What is a sankalpa in yoga nidra?

A sankalpa is a short, positive resolve or intention you plant during yoga nidra, traditionally phrased in the present tense as though it is already true. You introduce it near the start of the practice and again near the end, when the mind is deeply relaxed and more receptive. Rather than a to-do item, it is usually a heartfelt statement about how you want to be, such as feeling calm or whole. The relaxed state is thought to help the intention settle more deeply than everyday willpower allows. StillMind can weave a sankalpa into your nidra practice if you would like one.