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Bikram Yoga - 6/18/2008 8:37:03 PM

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Had my first class today. Wow. Bikram Yoga consists of practicing in a room that's 100 degrees (which is the same as everywhere outside here the past month) and 40% humidity. I thought "OK that's tough, but I can do that, just nice yoga, keep centered and focused."

HA! Sweat was dripping on my chest before we did our beginning breathing exercise. I get into it and it's like army drill exercises shouted out. Luckily there were many experienced persons so I followed their lead. Ultimately I probably sat out a quarter of the hour and a half class, but I got up to try each post at least once and only felt truly dizzy once.

Many people had sweat dripping in a stream from their bodies after just the first half hour- but they were beautiful with spines like rubber bands. I also discovered the right side of my body is tons more flexible than my left.

I survived, and was smiling a minute after class. I plan to go back- but I'm NOT a masochist!

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RE: Bikram Yoga - 6/18/2008 8:38:51 PM

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I bow down, LA!! I am way impressed!

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RE: Bikram Yoga - 6/18/2008 8:41:15 PM

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i dated someone who was religiously into Bickram yoga. He went 6 days a week...a 58 yr old with the body of an Abercrombie&Fitch model...He credited Bickram for that. Good luck...i will say i noticed a huge increase in phermones after a class...so beware

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RE: Bikram Yoga - 6/18/2008 8:41:25 PM

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That`s the hardcore one.

Good for you and hope you stick with it.

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RE: Bikram Yoga - 6/18/2008 8:52:09 PM

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ORIGINAL: LuckyAlbatross

Had my first class today. Wow. Bikram Yoga consists of practicing in a room that's 100 degrees (which is the same as everywhere outside here the past month) and 40% humidity. I thought "OK that's tough, but I can do that, just nice yoga, keep centered and focused."

HA! Sweat was dripping on my chest before we did our beginning breathing exercise. I get into it and it's like army drill exercises shouted out. Luckily there were many experienced persons so I followed their lead. Ultimately I probably sat out a quarter of the hour and a half class, but I got up to try each post at least once and only felt truly dizzy once.

Many people had sweat dripping in a stream from their bodies after just the first half hour- but they were beautiful with spines like rubber bands. I also discovered the right side of my body is tons more flexible than my left.

I survived, and was smiling a minute after class. I plan to go back- but I'm NOT a masochist!

Congratulations, LA!
I am impressed!
I plan to start going to some "drop in" Hatha Yoga classes, very soon.
I am too much of a wimp to attempt Bikram, you go girl!

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RE: Bikram Yoga - 6/18/2008 11:04:03 PM

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Oh, my ... you must have a hint of masochist in you to survive that and want to go back! lol

Seriously, though - there's something wonderful about feeling flexible and strong and working up that kind of a sweat. It's cleansing. (says the woman who must get to the gym this weekend!!)

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RE: Bikram Yoga - 6/19/2008 12:57:28 AM

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Keep up the good work-outs, LA. Are you going to invest in ice packs?

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