So, what are samskaras? Samskara is a word used in the yoga tradition that describes imprints on the mind, or recurring thoughts and habits. They're basically grooves or pathways worn into our minds when we constantly think the same thoughts over and over again. These are shortcuts in the wiring of our brains, causing the same scripts or actions to repeatedly play out like a knee jerk reaction. They don’t always have a negative influence on your life, some paths are positive