Back again after another long break. Testing out the iPad, Barkley trying to climb into my lap, should be starting dinner. Yep. That about sounds right. Oh, and if you press the wrong button, don't panic...just go back and hit the app again it will open right back up. Also, auto correct has its ups and downs. Just sayin.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Still going strong
I am still going strong. I started this journey 11 days ago, and have gone to eight classes in those 11 days. Not bad I guess. Actually, rather amazing!
My plan is to go every day this week, five for five and deal with the weekend when it gets here :). My postures are really improving rapidly. But the strange thing is how much I crave the heat of the room. This is one thing I cannot figure out. Anyone who knows me, knows how much I dislike the heat and humidity that comes with the summer months. I am not a sun worshiper at all, avoid the beach, stay in doors when the temperatures get to high, but there is something about the heat of the Bikram room that comforts me. As the sweat drips down my limbs, as I hold the postures, concentrating on my muscles, and listening to the teacher telling me how to move my body next. Can't figure it out. Is sweating a huge puddle in the middle of your yoga mat and being ok with that, different then being slightly overheated and uncomfortable when the temps hit 90 outside? Definitely, I love the feeling of 90 minutes of 105 degrees and 40% humidity concentrating and moving my body into postures that strengthen and lengthen it, I can do with the uncomfortable 90 degree days....just saying!
Today I got my knee to lock in Standing Head to Knee pose, and I'm working on kicking out my leg. Tomorrow's another day. More healthy food, much hydration and more yoga. It will be a good day!
Namaste..
My plan is to go every day this week, five for five and deal with the weekend when it gets here :). My postures are really improving rapidly. But the strange thing is how much I crave the heat of the room. This is one thing I cannot figure out. Anyone who knows me, knows how much I dislike the heat and humidity that comes with the summer months. I am not a sun worshiper at all, avoid the beach, stay in doors when the temperatures get to high, but there is something about the heat of the Bikram room that comforts me. As the sweat drips down my limbs, as I hold the postures, concentrating on my muscles, and listening to the teacher telling me how to move my body next. Can't figure it out. Is sweating a huge puddle in the middle of your yoga mat and being ok with that, different then being slightly overheated and uncomfortable when the temps hit 90 outside? Definitely, I love the feeling of 90 minutes of 105 degrees and 40% humidity concentrating and moving my body into postures that strengthen and lengthen it, I can do with the uncomfortable 90 degree days....just saying!
Today I got my knee to lock in Standing Head to Knee pose, and I'm working on kicking out my leg. Tomorrow's another day. More healthy food, much hydration and more yoga. It will be a good day!
Namaste..
Friday, January 21, 2011
Dare I say I like it?
So, Thursday's class was really great. I am getting better at my postures, thankfully, and still committed to going as often as possible. So far I have gone 5 out of 7 days and plan on going tomorrow for the 4:00 class with Ashley. She wants to try it out.
I have come across some wonderful blogs and have spent a lot of time reading through them, getting a feel for other perspectives of this thing we call Bikram.
I still cannot understand what it is about this concept that has me so motivated to participate. 90 minutes in a room heated to 105 degrees and 40% humidity is not my usual idea of something appealing. Yet there is something about this that calls to me, captivates me, draws me in. Hard to explain. The heat, the silence, the dialogue the teachers use, the repetition is comforting to me. Striving to better myself each and every session.
I wonder how long before my eyes will notice a difference in my body....my mind likes the places it goes though.
I have come across some wonderful blogs and have spent a lot of time reading through them, getting a feel for other perspectives of this thing we call Bikram.
I still cannot understand what it is about this concept that has me so motivated to participate. 90 minutes in a room heated to 105 degrees and 40% humidity is not my usual idea of something appealing. Yet there is something about this that calls to me, captivates me, draws me in. Hard to explain. The heat, the silence, the dialogue the teachers use, the repetition is comforting to me. Striving to better myself each and every session.
I wonder how long before my eyes will notice a difference in my body....my mind likes the places it goes though.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Chronicles and Time Lines
Health has taken a front seat lately. I checked with the Bikram Yoga Williamsville studio and Becky, the owner, was more than happy to start my three month unlimited membership whenever I wanted to. Fabulous, seeing as how I had taken the 10 days for $20 introduction offer last year, then paid for the three month membership and promptly stopped going. So, Saturday was my first official class. It went sweaty well! And I went back again on Sunday and Monday! Three in a row! I decided to take Tuesday off, but got right back into it with a 5:00 class on Wednesday.
I cannot believe that I am really making myself accountable and reorganizing my life around this. Tomorrow will bring either a 6:00 or 8:00 PM class, I think I will shoot for the 6:00 PM.
I started this journey the week before by organizing the pantries, making shopping lists, writing menus for the week and eating healthier. I really want to give this year the best I've got, and I believe Bikram Yoga will play a huge role in getting "myself" back.
I'm hoping to chronicle my experiences as a reminder and a motivator, although it might only be a few words here and there, even my knitting time has dropped significantly! Goodness knows time is at a premium now, but I will make this work!!
Today's class I was able to do triangle pose awesome, and it felt great! Need to work on balance poses. Stamina will come with time.
Happy smiley face!
I cannot believe that I am really making myself accountable and reorganizing my life around this. Tomorrow will bring either a 6:00 or 8:00 PM class, I think I will shoot for the 6:00 PM.
I started this journey the week before by organizing the pantries, making shopping lists, writing menus for the week and eating healthier. I really want to give this year the best I've got, and I believe Bikram Yoga will play a huge role in getting "myself" back.
I'm hoping to chronicle my experiences as a reminder and a motivator, although it might only be a few words here and there, even my knitting time has dropped significantly! Goodness knows time is at a premium now, but I will make this work!!
Today's class I was able to do triangle pose awesome, and it felt great! Need to work on balance poses. Stamina will come with time.
Happy smiley face!
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