Bikram Yoga
This week I tried something new, Bikram Yoga. I must say I enjoyed the quiet slow breathing of the yoga. I didn't really enjoy the postures though(probably because i can't do them all yet). And the 105degree room wasn't my favorite thing about although the sweating has majorly helped my skin. I have always had extremely dry skin. I have only been to 3 classes and my skin is moisturized and supple. It is amazing. I know I won't CURRENTLY be joining the yoga studio because even with my student discount it is still almost $80 a month to join, I CAN'T AFFORD THAT. (lol i dont know who can). I have 7 more classes that I can take. I am not sure if I am going to finish them. I feel i get more out of the quietness of the room and the breathing slowly than anything else. I hope I will make time to find quiet in my life on a daily basis with out the bikram yoga. My gym does offer yoga classes so that is an option if I want to continue the practice. Anyway I am very happy I tried bikram yoga. Maybe some day I will join the Bikram Yoga studio here in san antonio texas, maybe when i have a job and about 50lbs from now lol. We will see. To be quite honest I really love the hot yoga and I wish I could join right now. However budget wise it just isn't feasible. I know that the postures are difficult right now because I am not very flexible and with time it will get better. I met some awesome people, Dawn, Vandi, Laura and Tara are just a few of the awesome people. EVERYONE is very nice at the yoga studio and they do all have a focused zen type of air about them. If you are wanting to try something new or shake up your routine I totally recommend trying Bikram yoga. Make sure you hydrate the day before and the day of your first class and after. It is an amazing experience. I have never felt so focused or relaxed as I have with Bikram yoga. oh yeah be prepared to SWEAT even if you don't think you will sweat YOU WILL.
Super excited today because I went to Old Navy and bought a new pair of jeans. A size 18. The last time I bought a pair of jeans there I needed the size 20. And I actually think I could have bought the size 16 but for comfort and possible shrinking I went with the 18. And I bought some more t-shirts in a size Large instead of xl or xxl YAY ME! so anyway that is all for now.
~RustiAnn
I love reading about someone else's first Bikram experience. I sucked at all the poses, the entire time. I'm also not that good at quieting my head... in fact, I was writing my blog post in my head during the class. I wish the studio here was $80/month... try $175. Not sure I'm ready to commit yet, but I will prob buy a package of 5 for $75. That will give me once per week. Losing weight is soooo expensive! Oy.
ReplyDeleteI'm proud we both made it through and had something good to blog about after!
Yeah me too Crys!!! It was a great experience however I know I won't be committing since I'm not working right now. :(
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congrats on size 18. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteThanks Chris!!! I love motivation!
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