In a world that celebrates hustle, pushing, and "no pain, no gain" gentleness can feel like a radical act. But in yoga - and in life - gentleness is not weakness. It is a powerful, transformative force that can change the way you move, breathe, and live.
For the next 40 days at High On Yoga, we’re exploring gentleness - not as passivity, but as a soft strength that supports deep healing and growth.
Here’s what we’ll dive into together:
Self-Compassion.
Gentleness begins with how we speak to ourselves.
Do you notice when your inner voice is harsh or critical? Most of us carry an inner judge that is quick to point out mistakes. Self-compassion is the practice of softening that voice, of meeting ourselves with kindness - even when we’re not perfect.
On the mat, that might mean honouring where your body is today, choosing the easier variation, or simply resting when you need to. Off the mat, it means learning to treat yourself as you would a dear friend.
Soft Strength.
Gentleness doesn’t mean being floppy or weak - it means finding your strength without force.
Think of holding a baby bird: firm enough that it doesn’t fall, soft enough that it doesn’t get crushed. That is soft strength - stable, steady, but never rigid.
This is what we cultivate in yoga: strength that supports rather than strains, effort balanced with ease.
Ahimsa: Living Without Harm.
In yogic philosophy, ahimsa (non-violence) is the very first principle. It asks us not only to avoid harming others but also to stop harming ourselves - through overwork, overthinking, and over-efforting.
Practising gentleness is a way of living ahimsa. Each time you choose a kinder thought, each time you respect your limits on the mat, you are embodying this principle.
Trusting the Process.
So much of our suffering comes from trying to control everything. Gentleness teaches us to trust - to let growth unfold naturally.
Just like a flower cannot be forced to bloom, your healing, your strength, and your transformation all have their own timing. Yoga becomes the place where you practise letting go of the rush, of the pressure to be somewhere else - and start finding peace where you are.
Gentle Devotion.
Spirituality doesn’t always have to be intense or dramatic. Devotion can be a quiet, everyday practice: lighting a candle, breathing deeply, showing up on your mat even when you don’t feel like it.
Gentleness invites us to fall in love with the process, with the small, sacred moments - and with ourselves.
Join Us This Month
If you are ready to stop pushing yourself, stop beating yourself up, and start building a kinder, softer, more sustainable relationship with yourself - we’d love to have you join us inside High On Yoga this month.
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