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Why Slowing Down in Yoga Is The Way Back Into Your Body | Ep. 27

Many people believe yoga only “works” if it feels fast, intense, or physically demanding. In this episode of Yoga for Longevity, Mikah Horn explores why that belief can actually pull us further away from our bodies rather than help us reconnect.

Slowing down in yoga is often misunderstood as doing less. In reality, it creates the conditions needed to feel more, sense more, and move with greater intention. When movement is rushed, it’s easy to rely on momentum and autopilot. When movement is slow, awareness has time to catch up.

This episode unpacks how gentle, mindful pacing helps rebuild body trust, develop strength and control, and reduce injury risk. Mikah also shares practical examples from class that show how subtle shifts in effort and attention can completely change the experience of a pose. For anyone who feels disconnected, rushed, or unsure how yoga fits into their body, this conversation offers a grounded way back in.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why faster and harder movement is often mistaken for more effective yoga
How slow movement interrupts autopilot and rebuilds body awareness
What actually changes in strength and control when you move more slowly
How slowing down reduces injury risk and improves long-term joint health
Why the “in between” moments of movement matter most
How mindful pacing in yoga carries over into everyday life

👉 Your Next Step

Experience this approach in real time with the Lifelong Yoga Foundation Series, a six-week online program taught live on Zoom with replays available. The link is in the show notes.

Join the Lifelong Yoga Foundations 6-week series

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How Often Should You Actually Do Yoga After 50? | Ep. 53

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Yoga Snacks: The Science Behind Why 2 Minutes Actually Counts | Ep. 52

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This One's For You If You Have Osteoporosis | Ep. 50

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Yoga for a Healthy Brain As You Age | Ep. 49

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3 Practices to Live with More Intention (That Don't Include Yoga Poses) | Ep. 48

What if you can't control the middle of your day, but the two moments that frame it, the very start and the very end, are entirely yours?In this personal episode, Mikah Horn steps off the mat to share...

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Yoga Poses to Avoid with Osteoporosis (And Why That's the Wrong Question) | Ep. 47

If you've recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia, you've probably wondered which yoga poses you're supposed to avoid. This episode gives you the answer, and then something more useful...

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