Coming from an Ashtanga based background and always living in the go-go rhythm of life, Yin Yoga wasn’t something I ever thought I’d try. I still remember one of my teachers suggesting it to me. Her words stayed with me, and though I brushed it off at first, a month later I found myself in a Yin class. It was far from what I expected. My mind was racing, my body felt restless, and I couldn’t connect to my breath at all. The poses seemed simple, yet I was so uncomfortable. I left the class relieved it was over, certain I wouldn’t return.
But something inside me shifted. I couldn’t stop wondering what was happening within me that made stillness so hard. So, I went back – and kept going back. Yin yoga showed me just how busy I had been keeping myself. I realized I didn’t know how to slow down or simply be still. Experiencing stillness for the first time was like being asked to stop when I didn’t want to. I had been living in constant motions: I need to do more; I need to push harder.
Slowly, Yin yoga softened me. I started to enjoy the little things in life, see them more often, and appreciate them deeply. The practice taught me that slowing down and simply being present is enough. It reconnected me to my breath, anchoring me into the now. I now let go and surrender fully. I’ve learned to value both stillness and strength, and this balance has deepened my connection to my body, my mind, and life itself.
If you try Yin yoga, don’t be surprised if it feels challenging at first. It’s not about the poses – it’s about relearning hoe to slow down and just be. That’s where the beauty of Yin yoga lies. For me, it became a path to appreciating life more fully, and I hope it offers the same for you.