After reading up on Bikram yoga and finding a nearby place that offers an unbeatable deal for newbies, I knew I had to try it out. "The poses work synergistically and cumulatively to return the body to a balanced state. The yoga builds energy, stamina, and flexibility. It incorporates strength, challenge, gravity, balancing and most importantly the tourniquet effect. This technique allows the stretching, squeezing and massaging of the internal organs, flushing out the cardiovascular system and stimulating the endocrine and nervous systems in order to release any deficient hormones and enzymes."
So, on to my first experience at Funky Door Yoga. After hydrating and eating healthy all day in preparation for my class, I arrived in my spandex shorts and dri-fit tank. I was told people dress like they're going to the beach. What I love about this place is they really make you feel comfortable by introducing all of the newbies and they keep an eye on you during class/ offer assistance during the sessions. After finding my spot and setting up my mat and towels, I did my best to get used to the temperature (and weird odors), but really there isn't much adjusting to 110 degrees - it feels like hell the whole time. After savasana, I walked out of there with a slight headache likely due to not being hydrating enough and completely drenched in sweat. I have never sweat like this, EVER. I don't even sweat very much after running half marathons. The rest of the day, I felt completely relaxed and in a daze. The next day and entire week after I was incredibly sore in parts of my body where I never knew I'd even be able to feel soreness. Just a few days later, I found myself in class again. Being able to stretch every single muscle in your body is an amazing feeling. This type of yoga isn't for everyone, but I definitely recommend everyone try it. It's one of the most physically challenging things I have ever done and I'm so glad I was open minded and gave it a chance.
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2 comments:
i have a groupon for there that i have to use before mid-april. i guess i should try it out or sell it to you :)
hahhaa...OMG....i just remember feeling like I was going to throw up afterwards, but totally worth the experience :)
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