22/30

I finished up my Bikram Yoga 30-day challenge today. Challenge is an understatement... when they say it is a like a torture chamber in there, they aren't kidding! Some mornings were harder than others, but I gave myself a personal goal of going to as many classes as possible. In the end, I hit 22 out of 30...

Not too bad I guess since I had to drive out to Sandy for classes that started at 6 am and each morning I was NOT willing to set my alarm any earlier than 5 am! Anything within the 4 o'clock hour = yuck. They turn the heat up to 105 degrees in that room and out of all the poses this one below was one of the hardest because you have to lock your knees while pulling on your heels while straightening your legs while pressing your forehead against your legs while smelling your legs while sweat is pouring inside your eyes while... feeling like you're gonna die!!



The class is 90 minutes and you do 26 total poses, two times apiece. Here is what they look like:



Throughout the past month I have been so thankful for this class. I hit a real rough patch in my life and all I could think about during that funk was just getting myself to class. It's been a bit of a spiritual time for me, and I know I'll be forever thankful for it. Hopefully I can continue, we'll see. If any of you reading are considering this yoga, I truly recommend it. SO MANY BENEFITS! Just be ready to be disciplined and you won't be let down. I love how it is designed to work for EVERYONE. The heat sounds scary but its purpose is to prevent injury, promote more flexibility, and to help sweat those toxins right out of your body. Just think: arms like this may not be too far out of reach! (At least I wish)



For those interested in a few more details...

How does it work?

Supplies fresh Oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body that may have been stagnant
Flushes the lymphatic system
Organs of the immune system are boosted
Balance the endocrine glands
Expands the lung capacity and strengthens the heart
Lubricate joints and strengthen bones
Stretches, tones and balances muscles all over the body to support the joints and spine
Helps to eliminate toxins
Improves stamina through deep breathing and strength building
Improves circulation throughout the body
Still thought waves in the mind
Brings connection between mind and body

Thanks to everyone who took over with Croz while I tried to make it to class every day! Love you all.

Here's Dad and C hanging out



Target dollar bins = fun discoveries



Banana man; he loves 'em and now he is starting to just eat them whole instead of me cutting them into pieces. SO GROWN UP!

Sure love you baby guy. And happy 14 months today (;