What Happens When You Whisper Nice Things to Yourself in Yoga Class
Written by Monique Jordan-Cave
Hatha Yoga Teacher
Hello, fellow Soul Leader,
Because your brain needs just as much TLC as your back
You know those days when your brain feels like a browser with 37 tabs open, and one of them is playing music but you can’t figure out which?
Yep—welcome to the world of marketing managers, music producers, TV creatives, and overachieving dreamers.
If your job involves deadlines, drama, and a dozen Slack pings before your morning matcha, then yoga might be your golden ticket to sanity.
But we’re not just talking cat-cows and downward dogs here—we’re talking about affirmations, baby.
The inner power phrases that help you shut down the chaos and turn up the clarity.
So, roll out that mat, uncross those stressed shoulders, and let’s chat about why the words you whisper during your yoga flow might just change your life (and your to-do list game).
1. Why Affirmations in Yoga Are a Game-Changer
Yoga without mindfulness is basically stretching. And affirmations?
They’re like the pep talk your nervous system didn’t know it needed.
Here’s the magic: Affirmations rewire your thoughts.
While your body’s moving, your mind’s listening.
So when you pair movement with mantras like “I am calm, capable, and collected”—you’re literally syncing mind and body into legendary alignment.
For new and seasoned managers in fast-paced industries, this is next-level. It helps:
Cut through mental noise
Replace inner criticism with confidence
Shift from reactive mode to creative flow
Think of it like this: your mind is the DJ and affirmations are the playlist. Choose bangers only.
2. How to Use Affirmations During Your Yoga Flow
If you’re picturing yourself chanting in Sanskrit while holding crow pose for six minutes, stop right there. This ain’t that.
Here’s how to make it effortless (and actually fun):
Start your practice with intention. Choose a simple phrase like “I am focused” or “I trust my timing”. Repeat it silently as you breathe.
Link the words to your breath. Inhale the first half (“I am…”), exhale the second (“…worthy”).
Let it ride. As you move, keep your affirmation on loop. Let it dance around in your brain while your body does its thing.
If your mind wanders to what Karen said in that marketing meeting—no shame.
Just gently guide it back with your affirmation like a loving little boomerang.
3. Affirmations for the Overworked, Under-Zenned Creative
Got imposter syndrome whispering in your ear during savasana?
Time to give it the boot.
Here are a few soul-hugging affirmations to sprinkle into your yoga time:
“I create from a place of peace.”
“My energy is enough.”
“I can slow down and still succeed.”
“I am not my to-do list.”
“I bring calm to chaos.”
Pick one. Make it yours. Heck, write it on your water bottle.
The more you repeat it, the more your subconscious starts believing it.
And when your inner world shifts? Your outer world follows.
That’s called alignment, darling.
4. Why This Matters for Your Career (Yes, Really)
Let’s talk science meets soul. Studies show that affirmations reduce cortisol (your stress hormone), increase motivation, and boost problem-solving under pressure. Translation?
More calm. More clarity. Better ideas.
When you’re in an industry that runs on creativity and deadlines, you are your energy. If your mind’s running a marathon while your body’s in burnout, your output suffers.
Affirmations are your reset button. They bring you back to you—your grounded, genius, heart-led self.
So, the next time your inbox explodes or a campaign flops, take a breath and hit your mat. You’ve got a mantra for that.
Making It Stick: Tiny Tweaks, Big Results
Consistency > Change
You don’t need 90 minutes or candle-lit silence. You just need a few moments, daily.
Try this:
Add a sticky note with your affirmation on your laptop.
Whisper it while brushing your teeth.
Use it as your phone wallpaper.
Say it in the shower. (Yes, out loud.)
The point?
Weave affirmations into your day like a rhythm track under your melody.
Soon, your mind will sing it back without trying.
So, fellow soul leader…what would change if you truly believed what you tell others?
Let me know in the comments below.
Over to you!
MJx
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I bind you in white light to which no negative energy can enter.
Thank you for joining me in The Alignment Lounge.
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