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Expansion vs Resistance

“Expansion vs Resistance” is a short 10-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Psychological domain. Open space for hard sensation in your body instead of suppressing or fleeing. Immediate effect: Sensation eases 30-50% by stopping resistance. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Open space for hard sensation in your body instead of suppressing or fleeing.

10 min Intermediate

Goal

Accept hard body sensations instead of resistance that intensifies them.

Steps

1

Notice hard sensation's location in body (chest, belly, throat).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Sensation eases 30-50% by stopping resistance.

Evidence base

School: ACT

Founders: Russ Harris (2008)

Harris popularized in "The Happiness Trap".

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Expansion vs Resistance" take?

This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced solo in a Somatic format.

When will I notice the effect of "Expansion vs Resistance"?

Sensation eases 30-50% by stopping resistance. In the short term: You learn resistance is what fixates pain.

Is "Expansion vs Resistance" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on ACT (Russ Harris (2008)). Harris popularized in "The Happiness Trap".

Is "Expansion vs Resistance" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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