Yin

By: Gabriela Yareliz

When life goes fast, often, the best thing we can do is go slow.

When life is caffeinated and busy— you know that numb feeling that starts in your hands and goes up to your face— one of my favorite things to do is yin yoga. Really, it’s just a series of stretches that go sloooowwww and leave you resting in positions of discomfort for extended periods of time. It targets the fascia, and yes, I actively seek out discomfort. It involves a mat, some blocks plus patience. It is something that never fails to sort of bring me back to myself. My breathing. It makes me feel in-my-body and human again. My brain stops buzzing. It’s like taking a long walk except no one will mug you, and you can let your guard down.

On this Friday, as the weekend awaits— do whatever makes you feel you again. Return to humanity for a quick breath. Or better yet, make it slow.