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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 19 MIN

Playing The Stillness Game & Why It's So Hard To Slow Down After 40

from The MODERN YIN Podcast · host SolefulYin | Kimberley Roberts

Ever sit down to rest — and instantly feel restless?You’re not alone.In this episode, Playing the Stillness Game: Why It’s Hard to Slow Down After 40, we dive into why stillness feels uncomfortable for so many women over 40 — and what that really means from a Yin Yoga and Chinese Medicine perspective.As we move through midlife, our bodies shift from doing and achieving (our Yang energy) into a phase that craves more rest, reflection, and renewal (our Yin energy). But after decades of running on busy-mode, it can actually feel unsafe to slow down.Join Kimberley for a gentle, heart-centered conversation about:✨ Why your nervous system resists slowing down✨ How over 40, your Yin and Yang energies start to rebalance✨ The deeper emotional meaning behind your restlessness✨ Simple Yin-inspired ways to help your body feel safe in stillnessIf you’ve ever thought, “I’m just not good at relaxing,” this episode will help you understand why — and how to start reclaiming your calm, one breath at a time.☕️ Tune in, exhale, and remember — your stillness isn’t weakness. It’s where your wisdom lives.Show Notes Resources:SolefulYin Yoga App: https://solefulyin.com/appPatreon Site: https://www.patreon.com/cw/SolefulYinFacebook: https://facebook.com/solefulyinlivingSolefulYin Website: https://solefulyin.comSolefulYin Blog: https://solefulyin.com/blog

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