Hi Beth, the literal translation of Namaste is "Greetings to you". The common usage is similar to the Hawaiian "aloha" and the Italian "Ciao".
You are probably hearing it from yoga enthusiasts because "namaste" comes from Sanskrit, the language of the Hindu scriptures.
Sorry to interrupt. I have been trying to figure out who your avatar reminds me of. I'd been wondering for a while. It's Rory Calhoun!
Due to peripheral neuropathy, and spinal stenosis, I can barely walk two blocks without suffering severe muscle spasms in my back and legs. However, I move about frequently in smaller areas. When I go shopping, I am a whiz in the stores and all over the place. Wonder at that little turn of events. Shopping is my tranquilizer, I guess.
I was doing find until my bladder stopped working almost 3 months ago. The patch and its cascading effects have slowed me down a bit. At least there's a patch. I guess I've been fortunate. Preceding health issues, when I was still working, I was talking to some new college grads and realized that I was that old guy at work who I recall when I first started my career.
Some days are better than others for me, but my legs are getting worse with the peripheral neuropathy.
You bet, John. That's why I am considering using a walker all the time, although my doctor is not on board with that.
I've got 3 of them, Marie. I do not care for them at all. Many of my friends use them or a walking stick.
I understand that too Lois, last cane I used summersaulted me off a porch an that was when I was young and had good balance. Maybe we just have to get use to using one? Hubby always uses his.
I've been driving my neighbor to physical therapy since he got knee replacement surgery6 weeks ago. They have him using a walker and did not want him transitioning to a cane because of what it would do to his posture. I would assume that your doctor wants you fully using your muscles as long as possible, huh? That's not a bad thing, depending on how limiting it is.