10 New Year’s Intentions I Absolutely Refuse to Make in 2026
A list for real people.
Author
Danielle Brunson
Danielle Brunson is a certified trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness instructor. She has completed more than 500 hours of yoga teacher training and emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility in her classes. She has studied polyvagal theory, physiotherapy, neuroscience, and neuroplasticity and earned her Ed.S in Educational Leadership from Columbus State University. She has an extensive background in school and district leadership, professional development, and mindfulness integration in K-12 environments. She is also CEO of The Namaste Project, which brings mindfulness to adults as well as children.
My Stories
Yes, You’re Allowed to Get Angry Even If You Practice Yoga
It's encouraged, actually.
Mindfulness Won’t Fix Everything. It’s Okay to Have a Bad Day.
Sometimes you're cranky because life is hard, not because you forgot to breathe mindfully.
Stop Blaming Everything on Your Chakras. Maybe You Just Need More Sleep.
Feeling blocked? Check in with the basics.
Yes, Vinyasa Yoga Classes Can Be Trauma-Informed. Here’s How.
Not every trauma-informed yoga class needs to be slow or restorative.
I’m Really Zen—Until I Hit Traffic
Even with years of yoga and meditation, we are all just human after all.
I Had to Learn That My Students’ Post-Yoga Adoration Wasn’t About Me
It's not me. It's the yoga.