Every Action Is a Vote: How Your Daily Habits Shape Your Yoga Journey
Recently, I came across a quote from a book that left a lasting impression—Atomic Habits by James Clear:
“Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to become.”
At Tejas Yoga, this philosophy speaks directly to how we approach not only our yoga practice, but our lives off the mat. It's not about waiting for the perfect moment or visualizing some far-off ideal. It's about action. Small, meaningful, consistent, daily action.
💫 Intentions matter—but actions create transformation.
We can set intentions. We can envision our highest self. But the real question is:
What steps are YOU taking—right now—to become that version of YOURSELF?
The James Clear quote reminds us that our daily rituals, our choices, and even our breathwork are not passive. They're votes. Votes for the present. For presence. For peace. For strength. For becoming someone rooted in authenticity and clarity.
🔁 Your routines are your rituals. Your rituals are your path.
In yoga philosophy, abhyasa (practice) and vairagya (non-attachment) guide us toward intentional, conscious living.
And like Clear suggests, it’s about more than the outcome. It's about voting every day through the habits we choose like:
✅ Rolling out your mat, even when you don’t feel like it.
✅ Taking a mindful breath before reacting.
✅ Choosing rest and reflection over burnout.
✅ Returning to your practice, again and again.
🧘 So how do you align your habits with the person you wish to become?
The key lies in building sustainable habits that feel connected, joyful, and deeply rooted in your values. Research shows it can take 40-70 days to form a lasting habit—a rhythm we see mirrored in the natural cycles we honor at Tejas Yoga.
✨ When action becomes effortless, when your yoga practice becomes second nature, something shifts. Your days carry more ease. Your intentions begin to live through your body, breath, and awareness.
🌱 Are you ready to cast your next vote? Here’s how to begin:
🗓 Join a class this week. Whether you're starting fresh or deepening your existing practice, every time you show up, you're casting a vote. View the schedule now →https://bit.ly/TejasYogaSchedule
💌 Start a ritual with us. Our programs and workshops, like Living in Harmony with Nature, are designed to help you root into a daily rhythm. Learn more here → https://bit.ly/LIHNSpring25
📓 Reflect and Reset. Journal after your next practice: What kind of person am I voting for with this action? Let awareness lead the way.
📍 At Tejas Yoga, we believe in the power of intentional living. Through mindful action, you don’t just practice yoga—you become your most authentic self.
🌞 Join us, and let's keep showing up—one breath, one class, one vote at a time.
