How to Develop a Meditation Practice that Fits Your Personality, with “Rooted Beings” Founders Erica Galia and Chelsey Scaffidi. PLUS: Ways to Give Back and Make an Impact in the World!

This episode provides an inspiring, eye opening conversation with Chelsey Scaffidi and Erica Galia, founders of Rooted Beings, a restorative wellness and meditation studio in Manhattan Beach described “as a place to become grounded and consciously connect to your human nature. A place to be rooted in who you are, where you want to take your life and help you stand firm in your being.” In this episode, Erica begins by leading us in a beautiful meditation (as they do before all classes), then Chelsey and Erica help us understand the value of meditation on a deeper level – including the various types of meditation that exist, along with tools, tips and resources for increasing mindfulness and developing a meditative practice that works for you (because as they say, it is not ‘one size fits all’ and meditation does not need to look any one way!). They also touch on how to make an impact in the world, as Chelsey recently returned from building a well in Africa, on behalf of Rooted Beings, with the Thirst Project. In this episode we also discuss:  • The different layers of their mission, including accessibility, community, and helping people find a meditation practice that fits their personality • How they formed Rooted Beings and how their original visions and ideas have evolved and expanded  • How meditation transformed Erica’s life, reduced her anxiety and allowed her to tap into her elevated potential  • Erica’s favorite meditation mantras • The moment Chelsey realized she needed to set boundaries in her life as a busy attorney, leading her to develop skills and interests in yoga, meditation, and ultimately join forces with Erica to create Rooted Beings • Meditation apps they recommend  • What a sound bath is, including benefits • What crystals are, how they can be implemented in a meditation practice  • Ways to create your own meditation event + community • How they worked with Thirst Project to build a well, and how it immediately changes the lives of the citizens in that village  • Ways to give back that don’t cost money and how to find a cause you care about • What they are excited about in the future, including a Rooted Beings app! PLUS: Rye & Jess share their favorite mindfulness practices in the intro to this episode, and Jess explains the concept of “Mindful Meals" and challenges us all to aim for 1 mindful meal per day. Resources: Erica's fav books on meditation: "The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself" by Michael A. Singer  "How to Meditate" by Pema Chodron CONNECT WITH ROOTED BEINGS Rootedbeings on Instagram: @rootedbeings www.rootedbeings.com // [email protected] (^^Sign up for their newsletter!) Erica on Instagram: @EricaRachelK Chelsey on Instagram: @Cziegs CONNECT WITH US Shoot us an email! [email protected] Send us a DM! Solo 2.0 Podcast on @SOLO2.0PODCAST Jessica Suchan on Instagram @BODYBLISSBYJESS Ryan Burch on Instagram @RYEBURCH