11/10/2025
I’ve noticed recently that for some of you, Yin Yoga brings up a certain resistance. Many of you would happily practice every day, yet among you, there are what I gently call the
‘Yin Resistors’.
This resistance often stems from our overly busy lives and the discomfort that can surface when we slow down. Stillness can feel unsettling—sometimes even frightening. There can be a lingering belief that if we’re not doing, we’re not achieving—yet nothing could be further from the truth.
When we begin to explore this resistance to stillness, we might recognise it as a fear of what could arise within us, or of stepping into the unknown. It can be a powerful practice to ask, “Where am I resisting in life, and why?”.
If something surfaces during practice, can you gently meet it—using your breath as a soothing anchor or finding a supportive asana that feels nourishing? Meeting resistance with awareness, rather than avoidance, allows spaciousness for healing.
Research now supports the idea that trauma and unresolved experiences can live in our tissues. When the brain and nervous system are unable to fully process an experience—often due to the activation of our survival responses like fight or flight—the fascia, connective tissue can become tight and restricted, holding onto the biomechanical imprint as tension or adhesions.
This stored tension can manifest as pain, limited movement, or loss of fascial elasticity. Yet fascia, our connective tissue, is now recognised as “intelligent tissue”—a body-wide sensory network with an intrinsic ability to communicate through vibration and subtle sensation.
Practices such as myofascial release, Yin Yoga, and breathwork support healing on this level. They help restore hydration to the tissues, encourage healthy tissue remodelling, improve mobility, and gently rebalance the nervous system—bringing us back into connection, ease, and flow.
Sometimes less is more ......
