By: Andrew Jovanovic MA, LPC, CYT
Change is something many of us wrestle with. It’s not always easy to understand or navigate, especially when life feels overwhelming. Sometimes, we resist change because we love where we are. Other times, past pain and disappointment leave us stuck, unable to imagine how things could get better.
In yoga, though, change is woven into every practice. Yoga reminds us to center ourselves—to find steadiness and strength, even in the face of uncertainty.
Centering Yourself on the Mat
On the mat, we explore change with every pose. Take plank pose, for example. Maybe you feel frustration as you hold yourself up or pride in your strength. Whatever you feel, it changes the moment you transition into the next pose—like Downward Facing Dog. Each shift brings new sensations and thoughts.
Yoga teaches us to embrace these transitions with intention. We focus on alignment, ease, and steadiness—moving through challenges with purpose. This mindful approach transforms change from something daunting into something manageable.
In my class, Center Yourself: A Beginner’s Yoga Series, we explore these concepts in a supportive, welcoming environment. Each session is designed to help you find your center, no matter where you are on your journey.
Centering Yourself Off the Mat
Off the mat, change is constant: every breath, every step, every glance. Yoga invites us to bring the same principles of intention and steadiness into life’s transitions. When we’re being pulled in a dozen directions—by work, family, school, or friends—it’s easy to lose focus.
But yoga asks us:
- What are we working toward in each area of life?
- Are we moving with ease and steadiness, or rushing through stress?
- How can we realign our actions with our values and goals?
Through these questions, yoga becomes more than a physical practice. It’s a tool for navigating change with grace and purpose.
Growing Through Change
Change doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With the right tools and a bit of practice, it becomes an opportunity to grow. In Center Yourself: A Beginner’s Yoga Series, we focus on these tools—on finding balance, embracing transitions, and grounding yourself amidst life’s challenges.
Every shift—whether it’s in a pose or in life—carries the potential for something new and beautiful.
If you’re ready to center yourself and move through change with confidence, I’d love for you to join me in this transformative series. Together, we’ll explore alignment, ease, and steadiness—not just in yoga, but in life.
Let’s take the first step toward centering yourself, together.
To learn more about Andrew’s upcoming yoga series, please click here.
