Living “Whole”listically, an Introduction

2009-10-16T09:18:00.000-07:00

The Holistic Network of Tampa Bay is a community-based organization focused on bringing health and wellness to the residents of Tampa Bay. Our goal is to bring together like-minded people and educate them on living holistic and healthy lives. More or less, we want to shine a light on the “why” behind the “what.”

Our goal for this blog is to develop a forum for information which will educate, entertain, and enlighten those beginning to practice holistic living, those who are already on their journey, and those who are just becoming interested in what it means to live holistically. We will post interesting and fun articles, local events, feature practitioners and highlight resources that will help you on your path to living a holistic lifestyle.

So, what is this holistic health business you hear everyone talking about? Holistic health focuses on the balance of your physical, mental and spiritual well-being. In essence, it’s about looking at your lifestyle as a “whole.” The theory is that you are not fully healthy until you are physically, mentally and spiritually fulfilled.

Proponents of a Holistic Lifestyle apply these ideas to everything; let’s take eating habits and treatments for everyday ailments for example. Eating organic food or produce from a local source is not only more nutritious, but also better for the environment. Fewer chemicals go into the air (and into your body), and less gas is used to transport the items.

Furthermore there are plenty of natural remedies to things like headaches, sore throats, allergies and most common afflictions. By making a more responsible decision about what we put into our bodies and where it comes from we will not only feel healthier, we will also begin looking at things as a “whole". And how about Yoga? People throw this term around without understanding its deeper benefits. Yoga stretches and tones your muscles, without causing severe strain -- while also providing meditation. What happens is you will have both a healthier body AND a calmer mind. Your mind is in focus, so you reduce your stress levels and prioritize your life accordingly. With continued Yoga instruction you become more aware of the connection between your mind and body along with their relationship to the world around you.

Acknowledging these connections in turn promotes your spirituality and your ability to look at things, again, as a “whole.”As our blog progresses we will focus our entries on specific topics, tips and ideas to make living a holistic lifestyle more accessible and understandable to everyone. We welcome your questions, comments, thoughts and ideas and look forward to providing you with information that can transform the way you view your health.

To get more involved and for more information, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Meetup and visit our website at www.holistictampabay.com