Honoring the Yin Season Dear Yogis/Yoginis , We're in the heart of winter now—the yin season, when nature whispers to us: slow down, go inward, rest. I've been watching one of my cats lately, and she's the perfect teacher for this time of year. Without any struggle or self-judgment, she curls up more, purrs longer, eats with satisfaction, and yes, gets lovingly plump. Come summer, she'll naturally shed those extra pounds, moving with ease once again. She trusts her rhythms