Commitment to the Exploration of Ones Self #095 - Featuring Kait Linton

What happens when you take the lens off?? What do you see then? What do you learn then?  Kait Linton is a 500 hour certified yoga instructor and the Corporate Wellness Coordinator at Evolution Power Yoga in Lancaster, PA. From whole foods and exercise to bodywork and mental health Kait has been a student of many areas of wellness. Parenthood and her interest in holistic therapies led her to step away from the pharmacy industry to focus on a functional medicine approach to health and wellness. This approach proved to be life-saving when Kait found herself suffering from chronic Lyme Disease and reactivated EBV. Using tools learned from years of experience working in health care, researching integrative approaches to healing, and a whole lot of listening to the body Kait implemented practices of self-study and self-care to regain her health. She continues to research and implement shifts to accommodate her body and spirit’s ever-changing needs while keeping an open mind and the belief that a well-informed, integrative lifestyle approach to whole-person health is key to healing and thriving. I wanted to send a few resources for people who may be interested in learning more about yoga, its roots, and how the practices are being integrated in our society today. I realize we touched upon but didn't talk a whole lot about the colonization of yoga and I want people to know that it's an important conversation worth having. Especially since yoga, in its fullness, aims to respect and free all beings from suffering, not perpetuate it (ahimsa). I am learning every day to be a kinder, more inclusive human in my practices, especially those around race, culture, size and ability. Like we said, you never know what someone brings to their mat. Awareness and ally-ship is one of the greatest gifts I can give to students who take class with me. Some resources: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Embrace Yoga's Roots: Courageous ways to deepen your yoga practice by Susanna Barkataki Follow Kait: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kait.linton.yoga Evolution: https://www.evolutionpoweryoga.com On Demand: https://www.myevolutiongo.com Follow Your Host: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rumor_in_stpetersburg  Join the Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3h3YkVh Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theluxuryofselfcare Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Ahnastasia