It’s noon on a Wednesday and I am sitting here in my robe and slippers with wet hair and another big cup of tea. It’s raining outside but I did make it to the 9 am Bikram class…I was going to go to the noon class but it was 8:15 and I just say what the heck, grabbed my mat and jumped in the car. I’m so glad y’all are so excited about this month’s challenge!!
For me, day two of Hot Yoga Month seemed even sweatier than day one. But now I just feel so fresh and so clean, clean. I think I’m going to try to pull some unsuspecting victims into some classes early next week (cough cough). Muhahaha 
After class, I headed home, showered and made a big salad for lunch:
- You will probably HATE it after the first time
- You will probably have a headache and feel lightheaded
- You will want to run for the hills
- You will probably send me hate mail asking me why I dragged you into this. I’ll just smile.
However, it’s not going to kill you and you will feel so good after you’re done. Be sure to drink LOTS of water (I always drink water + added electrolytes right after in the form of coconut water or Emergen-C packets) and eat something substantial two hours beforehand with a good ratio of carbs to protein.
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I’m off to dress myself, run some errands and work on the book.
Later gators!
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I love hard cooked eggs on salad for protein – they’re so good!
Seriously, there is nothing better than hummus and hot sauce!
I really thought I was the only one who had trouble with dizziness/nausea in hot yoga. This is making me feel like less of an out of shape blob haha. I would love to participate in yoga month, starting right after Christmas, but I am gonna stick with my regular yoga, and maybe a few extra trips to the sauna
I love Bikram yoga. It’s totally my thing. I have been having issues getting to class lately because of holiday stuff and work stuff. I wish that you would start another challenge next month. There’s no way that I am going to make 5 times a week of anything this month. Except maybe walking. So, would you start another challenge next month, please?
Pretty please.
I love the idea of moving into the new year with healthy living goals! I would like to say that as a yoga instructor I’d have to caution some against Bikram. I personally love it however I don’t believe in all the forcing and pushing. It’s so important to find your personal edge and not go beyod to the point of pain. The old “no pain, no gain” has no place in yoga. Your joints may never forgive you if you practice with that kind of intensity. I think that trying new things is so fun, exciting and an essential part of healthy living so if someone is to try Bikram for the first time go at your own pace and know your body’s limits. Have fun!
I do power yoga, and while it’s not 115 degrees I think it’s within 85-100! It’s AWESOME!! First lesson I learned really quick: do not wear mascara. It will drip down your face so quick. Waterproof or wash it off. But you really do feel SO great after. At first I hated how sweaty I would get during the class, it seemed more of a distraction but now I love it. You really feel like you are totally “detoxing” and getting rid of the bad stuff. Love love love it!
I haven’t done it yet. And… I’m… skeptical…
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