Hello, and thank you for joining me. Nona makes a guest appearance in this one—sometimes helping, sometimes in the way—but she’s always part of the process.
In this short tutorial, I explore how to transfer your weight from a seated position to your hands, and then into standing, before reversing the path back down again.
We’ll begin in a figure four position. This setup gives you leverage: the foot that’s bent allows you to press firmly into the floor. For me, the left foot is forward with the right knee open to the side.
From here, try rotating to the right. As you rotate, press through the front foot and allow yourself to rise to standing. You can experiment with how you initiate the rotation:
* Lead with your breastbone, letting the chest guide the movement.
* Or, play with leading from your pubic bone—this might feel quicker, more direct.
Coming back down follows the same principles. Rotate, place weight through your foot, and let the opposite leg tuck as you slide back into sitting. Once you’ve tried it slowly, you can experiment with moving a little faster, letting the sequence feel like a natural rhythm: rotate, rise, land, slide.
This is simply a playful exploration of weight transfer—a chance to notice how rotation, leverage, and pressure through the feet help you shift between grounded and upright positions.
Give it a try, and see how it feels in your body.
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. And if you find this useful, please share it with someone who might enjoy experimenting, too.
—Jenn
