Why Letting Go Can Feel Impossible
Many believe they havenât let go because they havenât made the effort. But often, the opposite is true. Letting go feels impossible when the nervous system is still interpreting something as a threat. The body doesnât release danger through logic. It releases danger through safety. If your shoulders wonât drop, your jaw stays clenched, or your breath feels shallow, your body may still be protecting you from something that once mattered deeply. Yoga Nidra doesnât ask the body to change. It creates conditions where change can happen naturally. When the body enters deep rest, the vagus nerve activates. Heart rate slows. Breathing deepens. Muscles receive the signal that itâs safe to soften. This is why release often happens after rest, not before it. ⨠Reflection Instead of asking âWhy canât I let this go?â Try asking, âWhat would help my body feel safe enough to soften?â SHARE What are you softening in your body today!?