Let’s discover yoga’s secret to true stability amid life’s constant changes. Through mindful movement and breath, yoga offers the grounding you need to stay centered, no matter what comes your way. No time to join us at our local yoga studio in Basel? Secret Garden also offers tips and tricks that you can practice from the comfort of your home.
„Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.“
-Eckhart Tolle
The Eternal Search for Stability
This is a topic that has been accompanying us lately, and in conversations with friends, family, and our yoga community, we’ve felt that it sparks quite a bit of interest. Especially here in Switzerland, people are seeking stability and safety. They look for it in every aspect of their lives — and I must admit, I am no different.
But as life unfolds, offering us surprises, adventures, and challenges, I realize that this urge for stability often hinders us more than it supports us. Going even deeper, we might ask: does true stability even exist, or is it simply an illusion we’ve created to feel comfortable?
Life, much like the seasons, is always shifting. Some changes are gentle, like the slow unfolding of spring. Others come suddenly, leaving us feeling unsettled, unrooted, or even overwhelmed. So instead of fighting against these changes, why not embrace them?
Let’s take a closer look at how you can take the next step toward a new mindset around change and stability.
Why does yoga help?
Through practices like Vinyasa Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Breathwork Meditation, and Prenatal Yoga, we explore ways to create a deep, steady connection to ourselves — even in times of uncertainty.
So what is yoga’s secret to true stability? It’s not about standing still. It’s about cultivating a flexible, centered presence that can adapt and flow.
Techniques to Stay Grounded Through Change
Anchor in the Breath
Your breath is always with you — steady, reliable, and rhythmic. In moments of stress or uncertainty, pause and take three slow, deep breaths.
Breathe in for a count of four, hold for four, exhale for four. Feel the breath move through your body like a wave, anchoring you in the now.
But how does this breathing technique also called box breathing support you?
- It activates your parasympathetic nervous system and brings you out of the fight-or-flight state which you experience in a stressful situation.
- It calms your mind by bringing mindfulness to your breath and practising an aspect of meditation.
Root Through the Feet
Whether you are on your yoga mat or standing in line at the market, feel your feet pressing into the earth.
Spread your toes, soften your knees, and imagine energy rising from the ground into your body. This simple awareness brings an immediate sense of stability and support.
Move Mindfully with Your Center
Your core — both physical and energetic — is your center of stability. Moving from your center helps you stay steady, balanced, and present, even as life shifts around you. Try to bring your awareness towards the middle of your body as you walk to work or when flowing through your next yoga class.
Embrace Small Rituals – A Secret for More Comfort
Rituals give rhythm to change. Whether it’s a few minutes of morning stretching, making yourself a nice cappuccino, or taking a grounding walk through the city’s green spaces after lunch, small routines create pockets of stability in a flowing life. Don’t underestimate this powerful method. Try it out, you will soon fall in love with it!
You Are Your Own Anchor
At Secret Garden Yoga Studio, we see yoga as a living practice — one that adapts and evolves with you. You may wonder where the yoga aspect lies in this article. However, yoga extends beyond what occurs on your mat in the studio; it encompasses everything that unfolds once you step outside. It influences your thoughts, shapes your actions, and ultimately affects how you confront new situations.
Change will always be part of life. But when you move, breathe, and center yourself with awareness, you realize: you are your own anchor.
By incorporating these tips into your daily life, you’ll soon notice a shift in your mindset.
You’ll begin to see that life becomes easier, lighter, and more fluid.
When you move with the flow of what this journey offers, wonderful opportunities naturally open up.
Trust the process, go with it, and as you look back, you’ll realize that every change happens for a reason.
We invite you to join us for a breathwork session, a fun aerial yoga class or a grounding vinyasa practice. Let’s explore yoga’s secret to true stability together and how it grows stronger, not by resisting movement, but by flowing with it.