(By: Sonia Baillon, Yoga Educator & Transformational Coach – Article first published in the 7th edition of the Avante Gazette.)
Life moves in cycles. Like the seasons, we are always shifting—growing, letting go, beginning again. Some transitions bring joy, others bring challenge, but all invite the same essential question: Who am I now?
For many women, the roles we play—mother, partner, caregiver, professional, leader—have shaped so much of our identity that we forget what it feels like to simply be ourselves.
Yet deep inside, there’s a spark that longs to be reignited. I call that spark your magic.
Remembering Your Magic
As children, we lived fully in the present moment. We laughed when we were joyful, cried when we were angry, and asked for what we needed without shame. Our work was play; our creativity flowed freely.
But over time, responsibility, expectations, and the needs of others layered over that natural freedom. Many of us began to put duty before desire, until one day we realized we’d lost touch with our vitality, our passions, and our sense of self.
Your magic never disappeared—it simply needs tending. It’s about holding space for what nourishes you, letting go of what no longer serves you, and daring to step into your most authentic expression.
Mind-Body Practices as a Pathway
Life transitions can feel unsettling because they shake up the familiar. Mind-body practices—yoga, breathwork, creative movement, somatic awareness—help you ground yourself in the midst of change. They invite you to listen deeply to your body, intuition, and heart.
These practices are more than exercises; they are acts of reclamation. They give you the tools to manage your energy, reconnect with your inner world, and redirect vitality away from survival mode toward creativity and self-expression.
Try these simple invitations:
Embodied Breathing: Place a hand on your heart and another on your belly. Breathe slowly, noticing the rise and fall. This simple act calms the nervous system and connects you to your inner rhythm.
Creative Movement: Put on music that stirs something in you and let your body move freely. This isn’t about performance; it’s about expression. Movement unlocks energy and allows buried emotions to surface.
Visualization for Clarity: Close your eyes and picture yourself stepping into your next chapter. What colors, sensations, or images arise? This practice helps clarify your vision and connects you with possibility.
Journal Your Story: Ask yourself: What truth within me is ready to emerge? Let your pen move without judgment. Your body and heart already hold the answers.
Emerging with Courage and Vitality
When you honor yourself in this way, you discover resilience isn’t about pushing harder—it’s about aligning with your true self. From that place, energy flows more freely, creativity returns, and vitality blossoms.
This is what I believe: life is an expression of creative potential. When we prioritize self-care and authenticity, we don’t just reclaim ourselves—we inspire others to do the same. That’s where the magic happens.
Transitions are not an ending; they are an opening. The courage to be is the courage to live in alignment with your truth, to embody your joy, and to step into the radiance of who you really are.
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Sonia is a yoga educator and mind-body coach who helps busy, creative women prioritize their self-care so they have more energy to pursue their passions and to truly embody joy.