Waiting for the day

I read an interesting, but not surprising article in today's paper about the high costs associated with certain chronic health conditions. The article talked about the high cost of treating these conditions (such as heart disease and diabetes) and stated that to reduce costs, we needed to focus more on prevention. Until we start to treat our own health as our highest priority, I am sure that this trend of high cost treatments will continue.

As a yoga teacher and mental health professional, I am waiting for the day when we collectively decide that we can do better by being proactive about our health as opposed to reactive. I am waiting for the day that each of us takes control of our own health by eating better, reducing stress, and increasing our physical activity. Obviously, I am a big believer in the practice of yoga and all of its amazing health benefits. Yoga helps to build strength and flexibility and helps with managing our stress response. Yoga gets us in touch with our physicality and what our bodies truly need.

Of course, we are human, and humans get sick. So no nutrition plan or yoga practice can guarantee a life without chronic illness. With that said, we all have choices we can make daily that either support or work against our good health. The good news is that the practice of yoga is growing by leaps and bounds and people are starting to seek new ways to maintain and improve their overall health. If you have questions about yoga or are unsure about whether or not it might be a helpful practice for you, please get in touch with me. I would love to be your yoga teacher, or help you find a yoga experience that works best for you.

May all people be happy
May all people be healthy
May all people live with ease