What Is a Transition?
tran·si·tion /tranˈziSH(ə)n/
1. The process or period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Transitions in movement mirror transitions in life. They require strength, awareness, and adaptability to keep us whole and resilient.
Why Do Life Transitions Feel So Hard?
Many of us struggle with life transitions because they often feel out of our control. This uncertainty can create stress, fear, and resistance.
But what if the key to navigating transitions more smoothly lies in your body?
✅ GET curious.
✅ GET purposeful.
✅ GET clear.
And most importantly—gain control of your core.
What Yoga Transitions Reveal About You
Some of the most challenging moments in yoga happen between poses—especially when lowering to the floor/moving into Chaturanga Dandasana or changing other planes or directions. Transitions expose areas where we may be losing energy, strength, or alignment—both on and off the mat.
The Power of Purposeful Transitions
When we move with intention, alignment, and awareness, we develop skills that extend beyond yoga. Transitions teach us:
• Where we “leak” energy in our body and life.
• How to stabilize and strengthen our movement system and remain aligned in our core stability and values.
• The importance of mindful awareness in every step, not just the destination.
Alignment: More Than Just a Pose
Alignment isn’t about achieving a perfect position. It’s about understanding your body’s structure and utilizing biomechanics to move with efficiency and ease. One essential concept is joint centration, where bones align optimally for maximum support and stability. Our LYT ‘Triple S’(skull, scapulae, sacrum) not only aligns our bones for optimal posture (where the joints stack for energy transmission) but ‘Triple S’ also stands for Standing Strong in our Spirit.
When we stand and move with better biomechanics, we hold on to more of our energy, we breathe more fully, and we manage our nervous system more productively. Functional alignment isn’t rigid—it’s adaptable. When we move with balance and efficiency, we create a sustainable movement ecosystem that prevents injury, enhances mobility, and infuses us with calmness and joy.
The Secret to Stronger Transitions
On your mat, every transition offers an opportunity to tune into your body:
• Where do you place your hands?
• How are your humeral heads and scapulae aligning?
• Is your core engaged to support your movement?
These small adjustments rewire your movement patterns and enhance body awareness. Over time, they become instinctive, benefiting not just your yoga practice but how you move through daily life.
Movement Is Medicine—If Done Well
Not all movement is beneficial. Randomly cycling through poses without awareness can reinforce compensatory patterns and imbalances. But when we move with intention and attention, we turn movement into medicine—healing, strengthening, and empowering us for whatever life brings.
Every transition—whether on your mat or in life—offers an opportunity to move with awareness, strength, and purpose. The more we practice mindful movement, the more prepared we become for life’s inevitable shifts.
So, next time you step on your mat, ask yourself:
“How am I transitioning?”
Because the way you move between poses might just transform the way you move through life.
