30 by 30/14 of 30/Bikram Yoga

So I tried Bikram yoga at some point with my friend Sarah.  I honestly cannot remember when.  That is one of the hazards of playing "catch up" on your blog (I backdated this post because I am sneaky like that).  Anyway, though I cannot remember the precise timing of our adventure, I certainly remember the heat.  The room was oppressively hot. Think third circle of Hades. I am sure that a relatively in shape person would have no problems...  However, I am not relatively in shape.  Mind you I put up a good front.  My metabolism is still alive and kicking (praise the Great Lion of Judah), but I sadly do not work out often.  I always have the best intentions but somehow... I do not follow through.  As always, it will be one of my resolutions for this year...  fingers crossed.

Anyway, back to the point. So I am out of shape, and the room is hot.  And I start sweating... and sweating... and sweating.  I think my eyes were sweating... or maybe that was me crying.  Apparently I can be a baby when I am hot and attempting to stand on one leg and put my head around and behind said leg.  Anyway, long story short, I tied to suck it up and do the crazy yoga poses, but I was afraid I was going to pass out at one point.  We are talking tunnel vision and everything.  I admitted defeat and left during the class to drink a gallon of water (slight exaggeration, but only slight). 

Consequently, my thoughts on Bikram yoga are as follows:

• great workout, the heat really is great for getting a good stretch but BE PREPARED for the heat
• I love the peace that comes with all forms of yoga; Bikram is no exception
• I need to get my butt to the gym more regularly before I try Bikram again