Modern dating is overwhelming. Today, many relationships are filled with issues like swiping, ghosting, and unclear intentions. This explains why many young people, especially women, feel lost in dating. This also makes them feel unsure about whom to trust.

Developing an inner compass is an effective way to spot red flags and avoid emotional chaos when dating today. The Yogic Wisdom for the Young by Chandan Maddanna details how to build that inner compass using yogic practices. It blends ancient Himalayan yogic teachings with practical, modern advice. This explains why it’s such an effective guide for avoiding costly mistakes early in life. Continue reading to discover the top 4 yogic techniques suggested by the yogic book.

1.   Breath awareness

Breath awareness is a powerful yogic technique that can act as your personal lie detector. It helps you sense when something feels off.

Try using this built-in lie detector before going on a date. To do this, all you need is to spend five minutes observing your natural breath without changing it. If your breath becomes tight, uneven, or shallow when thinking about who you’re seeing, then this is a red flag.

Yogic Wisdom for the Young further explains how you can use this yogic practice accordingly. It helps you to understand how aligning your breath with truth is key to avoiding costly mistakes early in life. It’s simple: if your breath tightens when thinking about your date, your body may be signaling a lack of alignment.

2.   Elemental awareness

Yogic Wisdom for the Young emphasizes the need to understand your partner’s traits before dating. Elemental awareness can effectively help you identify how your partner expresses love. This technique also makes it easier to identify how they manage stress or handle conflict.

The ‘elemental’ personalities worth watching out for include:

• Fire: This means your partner is passionate, direct, but sometimes impatient.
• Water: This means the partner is emotional, nurturing, but moody.
• Air: This means they’re social but can sometimes be flaky.
• Earth: This means your partner is reliable but stubborn

Observing these traits in your partner can help you understand whether they align with your needs. If not, you can always avoid the relationship to prevent mismatched expectations in the future.

3.   Grounding meditation

Grounding meditation is an effective yogic technique that teaches you how not to lose yourself. It’s okay to get excited when entering a new relationship. But this should never stop you from enforcing your personal limits in the relationship.

Yogic Wisdom for the Young reveals that a simple grounding meditation is effective for staying focused. Here’s how this technique works below:

• Start by sitting comfortably. Your spine should be straight while you place your feet flat on the ground.
• Next, close your eyes. Take a few deep breaths.
• Now, feel your body on the ground. Notice the connection your body has with the earth beneath you.
• Next, bring your attention to your breath while keeping it unchanged. Now, notice it flowing in & out.

This practice, highlighted by the yogic book, will help you avoid losing yourself. It keeps you at the center of your relationship. This makes it less likely to ignore your needs due to the fear of losing the connection.

4.   Pausing before saying yes

The fear of missing out is one reason why many young people say “yes” quickly today. Yogic Wisdom for the Young encourages you to practice kṣānti before saying yes.

Kṣānti is a yogic technique that means patience & conscious pause. Practicing this technique before agreeing to the next step can help you spot red flags.

A good example is if the person pressures you to give instant answers. This is a big red flag! That’s so because people who are worth your time will certainly respect your pace.

Kṣānti may look small. However, understand that it’s a powerful tool that can prevent you from jumping into a relationship that doesn’t match your values.

Why these techniques matter today

You may be wondering whether or not these techniques matter today. The simple answer is yes! Practicing breath awareness, elemental awareness, and others can help you avoid making costly mistakes when entering a new relationship. By applying them accordingly, you’ll be able to:

• Spot red flags at the early stages
• Choose partners that match your values
• Stay true to your boundaries

To better understand how to apply each technique accordingly, check out Yogic Wisdom for the Young today on Amazon.