Halloween may bring up images of ghosts and goblins, but for many of us, the real monsters live inside our phones. Social media is one of the most powerful—and at times frightening—forces shaping our lives today. It promises connection, but often delivers distraction, comparison, and manipulation.

Through the lens of yoga philosophy, we can bring awareness and balance to our digital lives, transforming social media from a trap into a tool.

Yoga invites us into balance—between movement and stillness, effort and ease, doing and being. One of the most powerful practices to embody this balance is Yoga Nidra, also known as yogic sleep. This guided meditation technique creates a bridge between wakefulness and sleep, offering profound rest, nervous system regulation, and even spiritual insight.

Restorative yoga is one of the most profoundly healing and nourishing practices in yoga, yet it is often overlooked in a culture that glorifies productivity and busyness. Unlike more active forms of yoga, restorative is not about movement, intensity, or even stretching—it is about intentional rest.

When practiced regularly, restorative yoga offers balance, nervous system support, and deep emotional healing. It teaches us the art of surrender, helping us release effort and reconnect with ease.

Welcome to the first post in this chakra mini-series. If you want a broader primer, you can read/listen to the overview episode on chakras first—but you can also dive right in here and circle back later.

The root chakra—Muladhara (Sanskrit for “root support”)—is the foundation of the seven-chakra system. It’s located at the base of the spine/pelvic floor and governs the legs and feet. Whether you relate to chakras as subtle anatomy or as a rich metaphor, this lens offers a practical way to reconnect with your body, your home, and your sense of enoughness.

For many yoga teachers, completing a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is a transformative milestone. It provides the tools to teach confidently, share philosophy, and step into leadership. But for some, the journey doesn’t end there. The call to go deeper—to refine, expand, and embody yoga at a more profound level—becomes undeniable.

That is where the 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training comes in.

This year marks a milestone close to my heart: True Love Yoga turns 10 years old. What began as a spontaneous outdoor yoga class in 2015 has grown into a thriving community that has weathered ups, downs, and transformations—all while staying rooted in love, authenticity, and connection.

As I reflect on the past decade, I’m filled with gratitude for every student, teacher, and supporter who has helped shape this journey.

As summer winds down and fall routines begin, the season invites us to reconnect—with rhythm, structure, and most importantly, with our yoga practice. Just like sharpened pencils and fresh notebooks symbolize new beginnings, the transition from summer to fall offers a natural moment to reset and recommit to the mat.

Inversions in yoga—whether gentle or advanced—offer a unique opportunity to cultivate strength, confidence, and play. While these postures can be intimidating, they also invite us to shift perspective, confront fear, and rediscover joy in movement.