Renee Salerno’s Journey to Holistic Beauty | Food for Thought #16

In Episode 16 of the Green Fork Food for Thought podcast, host Steven Zabala sits down with Renee Salerno, an endurance athlete, yogi, and aesthetician. Renee, owner of Namastetics, shares insights on her journey through yoga, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and her approach to skincare that emphasizes self-care and education. From the transformative power of restorative yoga to the importance of SPF and embracing new challenges as a lifelong learner, Renee’s vibrant energy and dedication to community shine through.

Learn more about Renee’s services by emailing her at [email protected], book a session through her Vagaro site, or follow Namastetics Beauty on Instagram.

0:00 Intro and welcome Renee1:56 Renee’s dance-inspired yoga journey3:24 Her intense yoga teacher training experience7:31 Mountain biking mishaps and flow state9:41 Transition from running to cycling11:23 Training for a half marathon15:43 Nutrition for endurance athletes21:11 Exploring cross-country and skate skiing23:34 Trying rock climbing as a beginner27:22 Adapting yoga with a wrist injury32:10 Yoga’s restorative role in athletic longevity38:08 The role of an aesthetician in wellness41:58 Combining yoga, Reiki, and skincare43:21 Understanding Reiki as energy work49:45 Skincare education and avoiding toxic chemicals56:02 The critical importance of SPF59:11 Renee’s last meal: meatballs and homemade pasta1:03:09 Closing thoughts and gratitude