Let’s start with the core issue: why is it so difficult to put our phones down? If you’ve ever tried a digital detox but found yourself reaching for your phone without even thinking, there’s a reason for that.
Does this sound familiar? You wake up and reach for your phone before you’ve even had a sip of coffee. Emails, Instagram, news, WhatsApp, you’re already consuming before the day has begun.
I know what it’s like to feel exhausted, burnt out, and stuck in an endless cycle of stress. For years, I used distractions, food, exercise, overworking, and social media to escape the heaviness of my reality. I’d open my phone to just check something and suddenly lose myself in a blur of scrolling, absorbing everyone else’s “perfect” lives while feeling like mine was falling apart.
In today’s tech-driven world, we’re constantly overstimulated by screens and notifications. While Vinyasa flows can be energising, Yin Yoga invites us to slow down, unplug, and embrace stillness. This shift allows us to recalibrate our nervous system and step away from the endless cycle of digital engagement.
For the longest time, I didn’t realise how much social media was affecting me. I thought scrolling was just a way to relax, a harmless escape from a busy day. But over time, I started noticing something, I wasn’t happy. Instead of feeling inspired, I felt like I was not good enough. Instead of feeling connected, I felt lonely.