A Meditation on the Spirit of Yin
In A Meditation on the Spirit of Yin, Yohan reflects on walking a moonlit trail and encounters with the haunting edges of the past as a metaphor for the inner work of yin yoga. On the mat, as we slow down into long holds, the body’s tension and emotional echoes gently surface—revealing “ghosts of our being” and inviting us to meet them with awareness and compassion. In these extended moments of stillness, we confront both challenge and release, learning to sit with discomfort and to witness the convergence of past and present within ourselves. Through this practice, yin becomes more than physical—it is a meditation on presence, acceptance, and the quiet alchemy of transformation.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Book One #33
“By cultivating attitudes of friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous and disregard toward the wicked, the mind-stuff retains its undisturbed calmness.”
Quick “Fix”
It appears that some doctors are quick to give out pills to remedy heart issues while not suggesting that changes in lifestyles will help the individual over the long term. It seems to me the medical industry is in the business of keeping individuals sick than helping them get better.
About Meditation
We all know that meditation is important. We have heard the stories, have been told it is good for us and that we specifically may benefit. We have partners, family members, friends, telling us to give it a try with claims of so many positive benefits. Can you list those benefits? Can they give you a solid understanding of why meditation is helpful? Maybe, but maybe our ears weren't open to listening. When we receive information from people close to us, it can be hard to implement their advice. In this short PDF I will discuss the benefits to meditation, the process, and how it works. I will go over why it is important and how even though we may not feel as if we have enough time in the day to meditate, we do.