How Yoga Shifts Your Mindset Toward Abundance
You know those days when it feels like life is throwing curveballs from every direction? It’s easy to fall into that scarcity mindset — the feeling that there’s not enough time, energy, or joy to go around. You catch yourself thinking, “There’s always something missing.” But what if I told you that a small, daily practice could shift the way you see things? It only takes a few minutes but has the power to change everything. That practice is gratitude. And when you combine it with yoga, you tap into a powerful way to shift your mindset toward abundance — thereby attracting abundance with yoga and gratitude. Let’s explore how.
The Problem: Getting Stuck in “Not Enough” Mode
As women — especially in midlife — we’re often juggling work, family, relationships, and personal goals. It’s easy to feel like we’re always behind, like we need to do more, feel better, or look younger. That inner pressure fuels the belief that what we have, or who we are, is somehow not enough.
This kind of thinking pulls us into a loop of scarcity, where the focus is always on what’s lacking. The more we focus on what’s missing, the more stressed, anxious, or burned out we feel. We miss out on joy and overlook the beauty that already surrounds us.
The Solution: Gratitude + Yoga = A Shift Toward Abundance
Gratitude is a mindset that shifts our focus from what’s missing to what’s already here. It’s like putting on a new pair of glasses — suddenly, the small joys in your day come into clearer focus.
When you pair gratitude with yoga, the effects deepen. Yoga helps you connect with your breath and body, grounding gratitude in the present moment. Through movement and mindfulness, yoga creates space to pause, reflect, and soften the stories that tell you, “I’m not enough.” Soon, you’ll be attracting abundance with yoga and gratitude.
How Yoga Supports a Gratitude Practice
- It Anchors You in the Present Moment. Gratitude only lives in the now. During yoga, you have the opportunity to step away from distractions and focus on what your body can do in this moment. That moment when you settle into Balasana (Child’s Pose) and think, “It feels so good just to breathe,” — that’s gratitude in action.
- It Cultivates Self-Compassion. On the mat, you learn to meet yourself exactly where you are, without judgment. Whether you’re holding Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog) or struggling to balance in Vrksasana (Tree Pose), yoga invites you to appreciate your efforts as they are. This kindness toward yourself extends off the mat, helping you replace critical thoughts with gratitude for who you are and where you are on your journey.
- It Shifts Your Energy. Gratitude isn’t just a thought — it’s an energetic state. Moving your body releases chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, the feel-good messengers of the brain. Over time, practicing gratitude during yoga rewires your brain to naturally seek out moments of joy and abundance, even on challenging days.
- It Builds Ritual and Routine. Consistency makes gratitude stick. Tying your gratitude practice to your yoga routine ensures it becomes a habit. Whether you start or end your session with a moment of reflection, it creates a simple, powerful ritual: noticing what’s good. Even appreciating the sun filtering through the window can begin to reorient your mind toward abundance.
3 Ways to Combine Yoga and Gratitude Today
- Begin Your Practice with Intention. Before you start moving, pause. Take a few deep breaths and think of one thing you appreciate about your body. It could be your strong legs, your steady breath, or the way your body supports you through life. Set that as your intention for the session.
- Practice Gratitude in Restorative Poses. During long holds, like in Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Pigeon Pose) or Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle Pose), reflect on three things you’re grateful for right now. It could be a meaningful conversation with a friend, a beautiful meal, or simply the stillness of the moment.
- End with a Gratitude Meditation. After your practice, sit quietly for a few minutes. Rest your hands on your heart, close your eyes, and breathe deeply. With each inhale, breathe in gratitude — for your body, for showing up, for this moment. With each exhale, release anything weighing you down.
Abundance Begins Within
The beauty of gratitude is that it’s always available to you — you just need to pause and notice it. Yoga provides the perfect container for this practice, giving you the space to connect with the small wins and bigger blessings that already exist in your life.
The more you practice gratitude, the easier it becomes to shift from not enough to more than enough. It’s not about acquiring more; it’s about noticing the abundance that’s already here.
So next time you unroll your mat, take a deep breath. You have everything you need inside you. Abundance isn’t something you find — it’s something you embody.
Let’s meet on the mat and breathe into all the goodness already within and around you. 🌿
What small thing are you grateful for today? Leave a comment — I’d love to hear from you! And if this post spoke to you, share it with a friend who could use a little more abundance in her life.
