Day 15: (Tuesday, 3/19)

Well...the halfway point has arrived. Today at 4:30 p.m. I'll be taking my 15th class in my 30 Day Challenge!!! Last night I had a great class too (even though there were a group of women who were very distracting in the class right behind me). I haven't said anything or complained the whole time I've been attending classes at FDY, but this group of women seem to always be doing the opposite of what they are supposed to be doing. Last night while I was really trying hard to perfect my Camel Pose, the young women directly behind me was picking at her toenails and sitting on her mat. These same women have distracted me in class by burping very loudly often, picking at their hair or skin, getting up and leaving during balancing poses, etc...Not to mention they take almost ten minute showers and are often the first ones in because they don't take their final Savasanas (final rest on mat after leaving the room). Anyway, as much as I've tried to ignore it, I finally said one thing last night. Two of them were chatting loudly on their cell phones in the locker room right after class and I had to be one of those people who said "Um, you aren't supposed to talk on the phone in the studio or locker room." I hate having to do that, but they were on a roll last night and I had to endure the whole class near them. 

When I started taking Bikram Yoga classes a few weeks ago I read a few blogs with similar experiences and said I doubt I'd have an issue with anyone, but it just happens. Especially if you are doing a 30 day challenge and are at the studio for 2-2.5 hours every day. But what can you do. It made me realize not only do I need to be aware of where I sit even more in the room to be most comfortable...but I should try to not focus so much on distractions. Even if it's REALLY difficult. lol.

So I am still working at balance, locking my knee, staying still during Savasanas and specific poses, but my Standing Bow Pose was great on both legs last night! And despite the shaking...I stood in the pose the whole time without falling! I still need to figure out the best way to get my hair out of my way, but low enough to do really well on the Rabbit Pose, but I'll figure it out eventually.

Wish me luck! It's going to feel good checking off Day 15 on the board after class:)