So I went and took my first REAL Bikram Yoga class. I've heard of several other people try it and fall in love with it. I've been doing a lot more running, cardio, and strength training and I've noticed that my muscles feel much tighter than they usually do.....and I also need to face the fact that I'm not 16 years old any more so it takes a lot more effort to get my body to bend the way it used to! I actually have to work to maintain my flexibility. What could be more helpful than yoga? Well.....Bikram Yoga.
It really is a full body workout. It's not just stretching....and the atmosphere you're in is much more harder. Not only are you twisting, turning, stretching, and balancing your body in 26 different poses ( that's for beginners!) but you're doing all of the above in a 105 degree heated room. It sounds absolutely crazy but it is wonderful. I was excited to try out the class but a little nervous because I had no idea what I was about to get into. After dropping my bag in the locker room and talking with the instructor a bit (who was oh so kind and even set up my mat, towel, and water for me....she had it waiting for me in the room) I walked into the yoga room and immediately started sweating. Sad thing is....I'm not kidding. We hadn't even started yet!
The lights were out and the room was quiet so I laid down and got "focused". Except I wasn't really focusing...I was just trying to get used to all the heat and talk myself into staying for the class because I was already hot!
An hour and half, and 10 tons of sweat later, the class was finished. I have never sweat so much in my life....I was sweating from places from my body that I didn't even know existed. After gathering up my things and making my trip to my car, I felt AWESOME!! I found myself feeling energetic, stretched, lengthened, and cleansed. I am so so SO looking forward to taking another class on Friday. It was definitely tough but I never stopped and I was proud that I just kept pushing myself.
If there is a Bikram Yoga place near you....you MUST try it. Enjoy the pics below....I thought I was pretty flexible until I saw this guy. Haha :)
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I've always wanted to try this. They don't offer "Hot" Yoga at my gym but I think there are a few places in Lex that do. I think Lindsey Sheckles used to teach one of these classes down in Bowling Green. A great workout and great sweat session can be one of the best things ever!!!! Hope you're enjoying your new home out West!
ReplyDeleteHey Courtney,
ReplyDeleteI go to the Bikram Yoga studio off of Pasadena Dr. Check out their website....they offer a lot of times. I really do love it!
Brian an I haven't moved to Seattle yet but soon and we're so excited :)