Day 365 of Sadhana – A Year of Transformation
Yesterday, I crossed a milestone I never could have imagined: one full year of daily sadhana practice. Today marks the beginning of another year, and I feel both humbled and deeply grateful to stand at this point in my journey.
What began as a simple 40-day commitment—born from grief, anger, and the deep sadness of losing my beloved grandmother—has evolved into a practice that has transformed me in ways I never expected.
I still remember reaching out to a few close friends, asking if they wanted to join me in a 40-day sadhana challenge. I thought accountability would keep me on track. At the time, 40 days felt almost impossible. But I committed—thank you, Virgo sun energy—and when I commit, I mean it. I designed a 40-day outline (still available on my website: 40-Day Sadhana) and began with 20 minutes of daily practice, choosing between kundalini, yin, or yoga nidra. To my surprise, it felt profound—and much more doable than I expected.
After completing 40 days, I decided to keep going. Then came 90 days, woven into my 200-hour Kundalini training. My teacher encouraged me to choose one kriya and commit to it for 40 days. That practice carried me further than I ever imagined… until 365 days had passed.
Every cycle of 40 days, I’ve chosen a new kriya based on what I want to call into my life—or release. There is a kriya for nearly everything, and each one has revealed something new within me. What I realized most profoundly was this: I had never truly made myself, or my practice, a priority.
Now, my family knows this practice is part of who I am. My little ones often ask, “Mom, did you do your kriya today?” Sometimes they climb over me while I practice, sometimes they dance, laugh, or create chaos in the background. Other days, I sit in quiet solitude in my studio. At times, my mom joins me on the very floor where my grandmother passed. Sometimes I lead students through a kriya. No matter the form, every single day I show up.
And because I show up, I feel better.
There are days I squeeze it in before bed, or do it poolside, but it always happens. Over time, this practice has become more than a routine—it is a lifeline. I’ve watched myself soften and strengthen in equal measure. Physically, mentally, and emotionally, I feel more radiant and resilient. I catch myself more quickly when I spiral. I apologize more easily when I lose my temper—because I am human, and this practice doesn’t erase life’s challenges. But it equips me to ride its waves with steadiness and grace.
Sadhana has made me more present with my family, more focused in my business, and more open to possibility. It has helped me peel back layers of doubt and fear, awakening the woman who once felt too small to claim her space. That woman is awake now—rooted, powerful, and unafraid.
This year of practice has already carried me into massive personal and professional shifts. And I know it’s only the beginning.
In my studies of Kundalini, I came across this wisdom:
40 days breaks old patterns.
90 days establishes a new habit.
120 days confirms it.
1000 days allows you to master it and call on it no matter the challenge.
This is the magic of sadhana. It rewires us at the deepest level—mind, nervous system, and spirit—so we can meet life with clarity and strength.
One teaching that stays with me is this:
“When we do sadhana, we challenge the weakness, the laziness, and our self-destruction. We challenge everything that will destroy us tomorrow.”
Today, I honor the 365 days behind me—and the infinite possibilities that lie ahead.
What is Sadhana?
Sadhana is a Sanskrit word that means “a daily spiritual practice”.
It’s often described as the discipline of showing up every single day for yourself—body, mind, and spirit. What that looks like can vary depending on your tradition or intention.
In Kundalini Yoga, where the term is used most often today, sadhana typically means:
Waking up early (often before sunrise, during the “ambrosial hours”)
Practicing kriyas (specific sets of movements, breathwork, and mudras)
Chanting mantras
Meditation and prayer
But sadhana isn’t limited to yoga and the early morning hours. In a broader sense, sadhana can be any consistent daily practice done at anytime with devotion and discipline to connect with yourself, expand your awareness, and align with your higher purpose.
Some people’s sadhana might be meditation, journaling, breathwork, mantra recitation, or simply sitting in silence each day. The key is consistency and intention.
The idea is that by doing something daily, over time you:
Release negative habits
Build resilience and inner strength
Rewire your subconscious patterns
Cultivate clarity, discipline, and spiritual connection
In short: Sadhana is the art of showing up for your soul every day.
