Britt Deanda - Good Morning Intentions

Good Morning Intentions is a spiritual elixir for your body, mind, and spirit. Britt and Tara have created a practical guide to help you cultivate a sacred space for your soul to be nurtured, supported, and loved. Each ritual presents a unique offering that will transform and enrich your life.

Austyn Wells, GC-C, spiritual medium, and award-winning author of Soul Conversations

As a longtime devotee of the morning ritual practice, I was inspired to expand my personal rituals using Britt and Taras combinations of mantras, mudras, yoga, meditations, and affirmations. As I used them, I felt more at peace and centered than ever, with all the cobwebs cleared out. Good Morning Intentions is a high-vibration treasure.

Lisa Campion, Reiki master teacher, and author of The Art of Psychic Reiki

What better way to start your day on a positive note than a series of morning rituals that help you focus on growth and self-care? In Good Morning Intentions, Britt Deanda and Tara Schulenberg serve as insightful guides to caring for body, mind, and spirit with meaningful rituals to energize your intentions. Choose one ritual or try them all. Youll be better for having done so.

Karen Frazier, intuitive energy healer, Reiki master, and author of The Crystal Alchemist

Britt and Tara came into my life at the most serendipitous time, and introduced the magic of Kundalini yoga into my life. They are two of the brightest, most shining spirits that I know, and everything they do is so full of love, high vibrations, and pure intention. This book is no exception. There is magic woven into every word, ritual, meditation, and story shared in this beautiful book. You are guaranteed to feel more centered and awakened after readingthere is no doubt in my mind!

Jordan Younger, creator of The Balanced Blonde, host of the top-rated Soul On Fire podcast, author, and spiritual teacher

Publishers Note

This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering psychological, financial, legal, or other professional services. If expert assistance or counseling is needed, the services of a competent professional should besought.

Medical Disclaimer: The ideas, yogic postures, procedures, and suggestions in this book are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice from a trained health professional. Before you begin any exercise or health program and before adopting the suggestions in this book, please always consult your physician, as well as about any condition that may require diagnosis or medical attention. The benefits attributed to the practice of Kundalini yoga and meditation stem from centuries-old yogic tradition. Results will vary with individuals. Neither the author or the publisher shall be liable or responsible for any loss, injury, or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestion in this book.

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Copyright 2021 by Britt Deanda and Tara Schulenberg, New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 5674 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609

Copyright 2021 by Elevate The Globe, LLC. All teachings, yoga sets, techniques, kriyas and meditations courtesy of The Teachings of Yogi Bhajan. Reprinted with permission. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. All Rights Reserved. No part of these Teachings may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted in writing by The Teachings of Yogi Bhajan. To request permission, please write to KRI at PO Box 1819, Santa Cruz, NM 87567 or see www.kriteachings.org.

Cover design by Sara Christian. Acquired by Elizabeth Hollis Hansen. Edited by Gretel Hakanson. Text design by Amy Shoup. Epub by Tracy Marie Carlson. All Rights Reserved. Cover photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash. Illustrations by Miray Yalcinkaya. Interior photos by Alina Karpenko on Unsplash (p. vi), Ashley Streff (p. 2), Grant Durr on Unsplash (p. 12), Liam Pozz on Unsplash (p. 38), Erol Ahmed on Unsplash (p. 72), Ameenfahmy on Unsplash (p. 98), Carolyn V on Unsplash (p. 126), Krystal Ng on Unsplash (p. 154), and Sacha Styles on Unsplash (p. 190).

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We are the people who put inner freedom first.

Who love beyond all else.

Who aim to uplift the people in front of us, beside us, and behind us.

Who wake up and expect miracles.

Who see the world as our family.

Who live intuitively connected to ourselves and Mother Earth.

We are cocreators of our lives and the planet.

We are here to break the rules that bind people to lower levels of consciousness.

To help humanity rise.

We dont just live for ourselves.

We work for the light.

Contents

Welcome to an Elevated Start, Every Day

We have a question for you: Are you in the drivers seat of your own life, making each day a masterpiece and chasing after your wildest dreams? Or are you sitting in the passenger seat, just watching the scenery pass you by?

If youre riding shotgun, youre not alone. In fact, we were both there not that long ago. Its so easy to get caught up in the chaos of modern lifeendless work emails, negative news headlines, dating and relationship struggles, money worries, and the pull between putting organic veggies on your plate and meeting up with friends over mimosas at brunch. It can feel like youre playing a daily game of whack-a-mole, reacting to the events of life versus cocreating them.

You may expend so much energy on this game that you go to extreme measures to cheer yourself up. (We certainly used to.) Whether its drugs, alcohol, codependent relationships, reality TV, or online shopping binges, distractions like these cause us to completely miss the blessings of the moment and keep us from actually enjoying and realizing what a freaking gift it is to wake up and be alive!

Sound familiar? Well, no matter where you are on your path, were here to show you whats possible when you become a conscious creator of your own life in a bigger way, taking back control of the steering wheel and setting your GPS toward your destiny. To get back in the drivers seat, you must have the energy, determination, courage, confidence, self-authority, and self-love to sustain you.

In our experience, the fastest and most effective way to do this is by adopting a consistent morning ritualrising with the sun and doing a daily spiritual practice that lights you up, keeps your energetic vibration on point, and keeps your intuition clear, no matter what life throws at you. When you start your day by connecting deeply to yourself, your inner compass can direct you toward your highest path. You have the strength and energy to take care of yourself and others. You become a warrior for happiness and love, following the wild desires in the back of your mind and creating the internal source of positive energy that helps you take aligned action toward your goals.

Morning rituals guide you to tap into the deeper experience available beyond the five senses and the physical human world. We are all spiritual beings having a human experience, but sometimes we get that mixed up. So we are here to remind you of your deep connection to your soulget ready to become BFFs with your spirit!