Hot Yoga...
A while ago I let all of you know that I was going to participate in a dualathon (run, bike, run). I am still planning on participating in that as long as funding is there. In the mean time I've found a new challenge, Hot Yoga formally known as Bikram Yoga. 
This is Yoga done in a room heated to 105 degrees with 50% humidity for 90 minutes. This has been one of the most amazing things I've ever put my body and mind through. It has helped me understand my Spiritual journey with God on a more appreciative level.
My thoughts through the first class:
11:15 go into class to get a spot where the teacher directed me to.
"This isn't so bad, in fact if feels really nice!"
11:30 The teacher is on his way in to start class
"Alright, this is really hot...how many minutes do I have to stay in here?"
11:33 Teacher introduces me to the class as the newbie and I laugh nervously
"Great, now you've called me out so that everyone can watch my die!"
12:15 Just finished the standing series and are transitioning to the floor series
"are we done YET??? Only 1/2 way, oh crap I should just lay through the rest of class"
12:40 Noticing the other newbie next to me who is a man built much like Nick (zero flexibility and very uncomfortable in heat)
"OK, he's really looks like he is going to die, I think I can even hear his nausea and head ache and frustration...I'm doing pretty good at faking it in here!"
12:45 Glance at the clock
"ah yes, only 15 min. left I can do anything for 15 min."
12:50 Look at the clock again
"what the crap only 5 min. have passed"
1:00 The instructor tells us we are going to go a few min. longer to make up for starting a few min. late
"oh no you didn't, I officially hate you!"
1:10 Class is over and I take my first step out of the room
"Oh Lord, thank you for allowing me to live!"
Second Class: A new girl was in there and the instructor kept telling her to sit up and breath. She also kept saying "Don't worry you aren't going to die, nobody has ever been lucky enough to die in Bikram Yoga."
Third Class: Made it though class only looking at the clock once!
Fourth Class: I figured out how to really let go of tension and stress and just be in that moment. I learned how to get my breathing to help me through and I learned that this is actually a privilege I didn't have before and I was thankful for being there.
After thoughts: I have actually signed up for the summer classes to really invest into my body and mind. I am feeling happier, stronger, more self-control, stress control, and I can focus more when I am praying. I am understanding the trials are actually a blessing to go through that promote concentration and strength! I would encourage anyone who's brave enough to try it for one month (16 classes). Let me know how it goes!
This is Yoga done in a room heated to 105 degrees with 50% humidity for 90 minutes. This has been one of the most amazing things I've ever put my body and mind through. It has helped me understand my Spiritual journey with God on a more appreciative level. My thoughts through the first class:
11:15 go into class to get a spot where the teacher directed me to.
"This isn't so bad, in fact if feels really nice!"
11:30 The teacher is on his way in to start class
"Alright, this is really hot...how many minutes do I have to stay in here?"
11:33 Teacher introduces me to the class as the newbie and I laugh nervously
"Great, now you've called me out so that everyone can watch my die!"
12:15 Just finished the standing series and are transitioning to the floor series
"are we done YET??? Only 1/2 way, oh crap I should just lay through the rest of class"
12:40 Noticing the other newbie next to me who is a man built much like Nick (zero flexibility and very uncomfortable in heat)
"OK, he's really looks like he is going to die, I think I can even hear his nausea and head ache and frustration...I'm doing pretty good at faking it in here!"
12:45 Glance at the clock
"ah yes, only 15 min. left I can do anything for 15 min."
12:50 Look at the clock again
"what the crap only 5 min. have passed"
1:00 The instructor tells us we are going to go a few min. longer to make up for starting a few min. late
"oh no you didn't, I officially hate you!"
1:10 Class is over and I take my first step out of the room
"Oh Lord, thank you for allowing me to live!"
Second Class: A new girl was in there and the instructor kept telling her to sit up and breath. She also kept saying "Don't worry you aren't going to die, nobody has ever been lucky enough to die in Bikram Yoga."
Third Class: Made it though class only looking at the clock once!
Fourth Class: I figured out how to really let go of tension and stress and just be in that moment. I learned how to get my breathing to help me through and I learned that this is actually a privilege I didn't have before and I was thankful for being there.
After thoughts: I have actually signed up for the summer classes to really invest into my body and mind. I am feeling happier, stronger, more self-control, stress control, and I can focus more when I am praying. I am understanding the trials are actually a blessing to go through that promote concentration and strength! I would encourage anyone who's brave enough to try it for one month (16 classes). Let me know how it goes!
May 27, 2009 at 1:09 AM
Geez girl, you're brave. I've thought about doing some sort of exercise class and that idea of being new and people watching me has really held me back! I'm glad you're enjoying it though.