[re+think]

Namaste.  A statement so often heard and said at the close of a yoga practice.  An everyday greeting in Indian tradition.  But what does it mean in the context of a yoga practice?  Why is it said with such reverence?  The first explanation I heard was from a patient, ever-present yoga teacher who always listened with an open heart.  She said, “When you are with the light in you, and I am with the light in me, we are one .”  Now, this can represent something different to each person depending on their circumstances of day, time, life history, etc.  But what makes the most sense to me is the profundity of such a subtle concept:  when you recognize and honor the essence of who you are, and I recognize and honor the essence of who I am, we can see who the other person is without judgment, without contradiction, and with deep, compassionate empathy.  How beautiful is that? Ok, that sounds awesome, right?  But how on earth do...

*Disclaimer! Before we go any further, this is not another blog post about a fad diet that is aimed at guilting you into changing the way you eat. This is simply a few positive reasons why adopting a whole foods plant-based diet will help you feel amazing! I will also try to avoid using big scientific wording and just give you the most important points. Hope you enjoy! It’s that time of year again where people set New Year’s resolutions. If you’re like me, you love making New Year’s resolutions! If you’re not like me, hopefully this blog post will change your mind! Over the years, I have realized a trend in my resolution setting: The goals that were meaningful to me, I achieved! Simple enough, right? As a physical therapist, health and wellness have always been extremely meaningful to me. This is why I hope to provide you with my three favorite reasons for making one, simple, life-changing resolution this year. When I began adopting a more plant-based diet I go...