HYTV Monthly Challenge: Slowing with Yin

• November 27, 2025
• By Brian Lettieri

HYTV Monthly Challenge: Slowing with Yin

In a world that never stops, how do you find the quiet? Your phone pings with notifications, your calendar fills up with obligations, and the spiritual and mental exhaustion can feel overwhelming. You know your soul was never meant to move so quickly, yet you’re caught in the current, striving to keep up. In the midst of this noise, a gentle whisper from Scripture cuts through:

“Be still, and know that I am God.”

– Psalm 46:10 (NIV)

It is perhaps one of the most well-known and least practiced commands in the Bible. We want to be still. We crave it. But in a practical sense, how do we do it? How do we disconnect from the world’s frantic pace and create space for our spirits to catch up – to breathe, to heal, and to simply be in the presence of God?

This month, we are offering a tangible pathway to that stillness. We invite you to a Christ-centered pause through the gentle, restorative practice of Yin Yoga.

The Spiritual Discipline of Slowing Down

We often treat busyness as a badge of honor, but God’s economy works differently. He does His deepest work not in the whirlwind, but in the whisper. In a world that prizes speed and productivity, the act of slowing down is a radical act of faith. It is a declaration that our worth is not in our doing, but in our being – being children of God.

This is where the practice of Yin Yoga becomes a powerful tool for spiritual formation. Unlike a fast-moving vinyasa class, Yin is slow. It’s quiet. It’s a mindful approach that emphasizes deep stretches, sustained holds, and profound breath awareness. 

It’s not about building heat or perfecting a pose; it’s about creating space. When we hold a pose for several minutes, we are training our bodies to be still, and in turn, we are training our minds to rest in the present moment, creating a sanctuary where we can hear God’s voice more clearly.

What is Holy Yoga Yin? A Path to Presence

At Holy Yoga, Yin Yoga isn’t just about flexibility – it’s about surrender. It’s a practice of letting go. As you settle into a long, gentle hold, you are not forcing or striving. You are simply breathing, softening, and allowing God to meet you right where you are. This slow, meditative practice helps to release the tension, stress, and anxiety that gets stored deep within our bodies.

It is a physical act of obedience to the call to “be still.” It calms the nervous system, deepens your awareness of your breath, and cultivates an inner environment of peace. This month’s challenge is your invitation to experience this profound rest.

This Month’s Challenge: Your Invitation to Slowing with Yin

The HYTV Monthly Challenge is your opportunity to pause, reset, and grow. This month, our Slowing with Yin: 5 Day Challenge is your guided path to restoration. We know your soul was never meant to move at the speed of burnout. This challenge is your permission slip to slow down.

When you join, you’ll gain access to five curated Yin sessions designed to help you release tension and lean into stillness. You don’t have to wonder how to start; we will guide you every step of the way. You’ll be led through practices like:

• A beginner flow that gently introduces the core principles of Yin, grounding your practice in 1 Chronicles 17.
• A Vin-Yin class that explores the beautiful Latin term statio, which means “holy pause.”
• A “Refinement” flow that centers your heart on God’s purifying work as described in Psalm 66:10.

By committing to this gentle, intentional practice, even for just 10 or 15 minutes a day, you will discover how slowing down can transform your body, calm your mind, and deepen your relationship with Christ.

Beyond the Challenge: A Home for Your Practice

This 5-day challenge is a powerful doorway, but it’s just the beginning. It’s an introduction to the incredible library of resources available to you 24/7 inside Holy Yoga TV (HYTV).

Life is busy, but HYTV helps you take back space for you. It is your online home for holistic, Christ-centered wellness. An HYTV membership gives you access to a full library of yoga flows, anatomical teachings, exclusive Bible studies, live classes, and wellness resources at your fingertips. 

It’s the perfect support system to build a daily rhythm of rest, reflection, and spiritual grounding. For those who want to go even deeper, our HYTV+ membership gives you exclusive access to on-demand trainings, workshops, and studies, all of which can earn you continuing education credits to keep your certification current. 

It is your one-stop shop for personal development and professional growth.

Your Invitation to Be Still

Your invitation to be still is waiting. You don’t have to stay overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. You can create intentional, quiet moments to connect with Christ and give your body, mind, and spirit the restoration they crave.

We invite you to take the first step today.

• Join the Challenge: Sign up for the Slowing with Yin Challenge and discover the profound peace that comes from stillness.
• Start Your Free Trial: To access the challenge and our entire library, you can start your free 30-day trial of Holy Yoga TV today.
• Answer the Deeper Call: If you feel a stirring to not only practice but also to lead others in this life-changing ministry, we invite you to explore our 200-Hour Holy Yoga Instructor Training.