Hot Yogi?

Last night I tried yoga for the first time ever -  HOT yoga.

And I have to say... I loved it!


I have made it my goal to make 2017 the year that I finally start being more healthy, and just overall more motivated.
So, when my best friend suggested that we do a weekly hot yoga class I was determined to at least try it out.

As someone who hates being hot and being in groups of people, I really had my doubts that hot yoga was something that I was going to be able to handle. Honestly, I'm not sure that I would have done very well if I hadn't had my friend right next to me the whole time - she was my rock.

I was allowed to have my first class for free, so a big shout out to Breathe for such a lovely gesture to their future customers. I didn't even expect this, so saving that $20 drop-in fee was amazing!
The change rooms are super clean and I felt safe leaving my belongings out in the open, and they have showers - I didn't use them this time, but I may in the future.

The room is was even warmer that I expected it to be and it doesn't take too long to get a full body glow going on - and I'm not talking highlight.
I have never sweat so much in my life. And I have hyperhidrosis!!

The instructor had introduced herself to me and she knew that it was my first time ever doing yoga, so she kept an eye on me throughout the class. Something I really appreciate because I was nervous about doing something incorrectly or pushing too hard and injuring myself, but she never once came to correct me, so I guess I've nailed "the flow" pretty damn well for a beginner.

Once the first difficult came up my (very weak) muscles got incredibly stressed, to the point where I started having an anxiety attack and seriously contemplated going in to resting position or even leaving to room... but, I am VERY proud to say, my flow kicked my anxiety in the ass!
I got through the entire 70 minutes without stopping and only avoiding advancing certain moves a couple of times, knowing my body could not handle them... yet!

The only thing negative about the entire experience was the Hot Yoga Headache!
I didn't know this was even a thing until about two hours after getting home when I experienced what I could only describe as feeling like my brain was trying to burst out of the back of my skull.

I fell asleep quickly after going to bed (unusual for me) and when I woke up the headache was completely gone and my back felt better than it has in probably a year! The only thing I have felt all day -besides great- is a little muscle tension.


I loved it.
Already bought five classes and thinking about a yearly pass, if I can afford it.
I'm surprised... but really happy I found something that works for me.

I can't wait for next week!

Brace Yourself, 2017 - Starting Fresh

So many changes in the 15/16 months I haven't written.

Time to start blogging fresh, with more dedication!


Brace yourself, 2017!!!