01/02/2026
INTENTIONAL REFLECTION
by Featured Teacher: Taquice Campbell
Winter is the glistening reminder that stillness is not the opposite of progress but rather part of the cycle. This season supports us in slowing down, turning inward, and trusting that even at rest, something meaningful is unfolding. This is the sacred pause in the rhythm of the year. Across the world, this marks a turning inward, a time to draw in warmth, ruminate on what has passed, and cultivate what is quietly forming beneath the surface.
In yoga philosophy, this mirrors the practice itself. It is not only about movement forward, growth, or expansion, but also about restraint, integration, and respite. Winter invites us into brahmacharya – the conscious use of energy, svadhyaya – our individual self study, and the delicate practice of listening rather than striving. Traditionally, this season is revered as a time to conserve, be with community, and prepare for renewal.
Today, times can feel loud, rushed, and overextended. Our yoga offers a counter-cultural invitation: to slow down without guilt, to choose depth over excess, and to honor rest as an act of wisdom rather than weakness. This is the season to soften effort, nourish the nervous system, and reconnect with what feels essential.
As a meditation offering, winter intentions ask gentle questions. Sit comfortably, spine lengthened but relaxed. Place one hand on the heart and one on the belly. Softly close the eyelids. Still your mind, ease your breath and contemplate internally: What am I ready to release? What needs tending, not fixing? Where can I create more warmth—internally and externally?
Spend a few moments with these reflections, void of judgement, leaving urgency “off the table”. Feel how your answers encourage honesty and simplicity. Sit quietly for a few breaths, allowing the intention to settle with your presence.
With peace,
Taq
