15: When Spirituality Becomes Avoidance: Understanding Spiritual Bypassing

Have you ever felt out of place in a yoga or spiritual space, surrounded by all the “good vibes”, but inside something just didn’t sit right? That subtle discomfort, what I call the spiritual ick, often points to something deeper being avoided.In this episode, I explore spiritual bypassing: when spiritual language or practices are used to dismiss real emotions, grief, trauma, or responsibility. We’ll look at:What spiritual bypassing is and how it shows up in yoga and wellness spacesCommon phrases that can unintentionally create harmThe consequences bypassing has on our nervous system and healing journeyWhy integration, embodiment, and grounded practices matter more than “high vibe only”How to create yoga spaces where all of you is welcomeIf you’ve ever rolled your eyes at “just let go” or felt unseen in a yoga class that pushed positivity over reality, this conversation is for you.If this resonates and you feel called to this work, I invite you take the first gentle steps:Download my free eBook: Meridians & Emotions and Yin Yoga https://greenomlet.kit.com/37e3011856Try the free Emotional & Nervous System Yin Reset, designed for you to experience how my integrated signature approach The Meridian-Emotion-Nervous System Yoga Method works:https://greenomlet.kit.com/3a39c33ccc Watch my free Trauma Awareness Webinar - Trauma Informed Yoga Foundations:https://greenomlet.kit.com/6bfdbb9108 Join my next live 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training in Thailand:14-23 Dec 2025 https://tri.ps/Aximf20-29 Jan 2026 https://tri.ps/YjTBO2-11 Mar 2026 https://tri.ps/zMgTI12-21 Apr 2026 https://tri.ps/SNpHU1-10 Jun 2026 https://tri.ps/HSIje Join the waitlist of my online self-paced 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training launching December 2025:https://greenomlet.kit.com/bba2aad3e1 Join the live 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course in Thailand:4-8 Oct 2025 https://tri.ps/nrlWr Join the waitlist of the online self-paced 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course launching in early 2026:https://greenomlet.kit.com/af6ac132a3 Check out what my previous graduates share about their experience: https://youtu.be/taDFLfa7rM4 Teacher Training Demo Video:https://youtu.be/LNVceTgK4CQ Work with me 1-1: https://greenomlet.kit.com/fcf19e4a4f Subscribe to my channels, so you don’t miss future episodes 😊