I DID IT!!! 10 straight days! Yesterday was my 10th day, and it did not come without it's humor.
The instructor (Stephanie) was fun, with her unplaced accent. I finally let out my first BIG fart! I was waiting for it. Just what is the etiquette for that? I just continued to do my pose, but it took me a minute to regain my focus...LOL!
I finished and I was in tears. I wasn't sure if I was going to do all 10 days, but I was thrilled that I saw it through.
And now? Well, I'm continuing this streak. I want to see just how long I can keep this up. I went to a 6 am class this morning (not sure how often I'll do that...still not a morning person). I think eventually, I'll probably go 4-5 days per week. I think that's a more doable and same practice for me to continue.
What I discovered through Bikram is that I can do anything I set my mind to (I've know this on some level, but it felt good for me to validate it through something physical). I'm not as hopeless at yoga as I had once thought...a surprising revelation! Moving forward post-cancer, it's nice to find something that feeds my mind, body and soul. Bikram has done just that, and I'm eager for further transformation of my body and mental state.
P.S. Did I mention that I lost 5 pounds? Crazy!!!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Day 9...a day late
As usual, I'm playing catch up...LOL!!!
Yesterday, I went to another afternoon class. Nancy was the instructor, and she was fantastic! What I liked about her is that she made a point of naming everyone in the class, and as the class progressed, she made corrections to individuals, but she remembered us by name ("Eric, lift your arms higher..." " Michelle, use your core..."). I was really impressed by that.
Day 9 at 4:30 in the afternoon brought about the realization that I could workout in the afternoon, and not hate the world afterwards... LOL! I usually like to start my day with the workout and go about my day. But I'm loosening my stance on that. Getting all of the crap from the day out during a Bikram class was quite nice. I walked out feeling a lot lighter than I did walking in. It's Ok for me two alternate between mornings and afternoons. Maybe I'll even delve into the evenings.
Well, it would seem that I am doing just that, as I am currently on my way to a 6:30 class...on Day 10!!!
Reflections on this 10-day journey will follow.
Yesterday, I went to another afternoon class. Nancy was the instructor, and she was fantastic! What I liked about her is that she made a point of naming everyone in the class, and as the class progressed, she made corrections to individuals, but she remembered us by name ("Eric, lift your arms higher..." " Michelle, use your core..."). I was really impressed by that.
Day 9 at 4:30 in the afternoon brought about the realization that I could workout in the afternoon, and not hate the world afterwards... LOL! I usually like to start my day with the workout and go about my day. But I'm loosening my stance on that. Getting all of the crap from the day out during a Bikram class was quite nice. I walked out feeling a lot lighter than I did walking in. It's Ok for me two alternate between mornings and afternoons. Maybe I'll even delve into the evenings.
Well, it would seem that I am doing just that, as I am currently on my way to a 6:30 class...on Day 10!!!
Reflections on this 10-day journey will follow.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Day 8
I was so tired yesterday, that I get to do a "two-fer!"
Day 8 was interesting in light of the headache from the day before. I need to really get a grasp on food timing. If I have a class that happens after 11, I was told to eat by 9. Two to three hours before class. So I'm doing that today for Day 9.
But yesterday brought about a little balance. I was able to do tree pose for both legs, which made me smile at myself in the mirror. It's funny, everyone in the class is so focused, and so am I. But I allow for a smile if I accomplish something, a smile if I do something crazy, or just a smile simply because I'm doing the class. And that all seems ok to me. I have to keep finding joy in this process as I progress, or else it doesn't feel good to me.
So I missed the morning classes today, and the next one isn't until 4:30. Another afternoon class...sigh. Well, I have to do it in order to finish the 10-day challenge. I've come to far to lose the streak at day 9.
More later...
Day 8 was interesting in light of the headache from the day before. I need to really get a grasp on food timing. If I have a class that happens after 11, I was told to eat by 9. Two to three hours before class. So I'm doing that today for Day 9.
But yesterday brought about a little balance. I was able to do tree pose for both legs, which made me smile at myself in the mirror. It's funny, everyone in the class is so focused, and so am I. But I allow for a smile if I accomplish something, a smile if I do something crazy, or just a smile simply because I'm doing the class. And that all seems ok to me. I have to keep finding joy in this process as I progress, or else it doesn't feel good to me.
So I missed the morning classes today, and the next one isn't until 4:30. Another afternoon class...sigh. Well, I have to do it in order to finish the 10-day challenge. I've come to far to lose the streak at day 9.
More later...
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