Well, after class tomorrow (well, really today), I will have completed one full week of Bikram Yoga every day! I am so proud of myself and couldn't feel better. I got through my first week coming off of a horrible ear infection too, so I'm double proud!
Today was different than others though. I brought my husband Adam along. I was so excited to show him what I've been doing every day for 90 minutes and what I'll be doing for the rest of the 30 day challenge and beyond. I know he is a "gym guy" and he likes running, but I just asked him to try it once and that he'd never have to try it again if he didn't want to. Maybe I hyped it up too much, but it wasn't for him. I kinda knew he wasn't for yoga in general, I just didn't know he would get so frustrated. It was awesome that he finished the class without leaving (not surprisingly many people do), but it was a struggle for him...something he's not so used to experiencing. Part if it was getting used to the heat, but he also commented on the smell. I remember my first day thinking "How and the hell do people stay in this rank room?" But after awhile, I didn't even really notice any smell. One of the main reasons he tried it is probably out of curiosity of what I do every day and I told him David Beckham does it too:)I recently read that he is one of the many athletes and celebrities that do. Beckham is really the only one of those people he likes though, so I only mentioned him. Hehehe...
I could tell during the class he was frustrated and annoyed, but I asked him before we went to just stay positive because even if he doesn't get anything from it or like it...I do and everyone else there does. He said it was boring and it's definitely not for him, but honestly he didn't try more than half of the positions. It was difficult for him to just lie in Savasana too, so I wish he could try it just once more. *Savasana is simply lying down on your back with your arms at your sides and palms up. I don't want to push him either, but I received 2 free month passes because my birthday is this week. I let him use one (or really start one) today, but now it will be wasted if he doesn't attend again. I asked if we could take it back and I could just pay for his class as a drop in once we finished class and I spoke with him about his experience, but he was already put into the computer system. I was actually happy (as bad as that may sound), because I want him to want try it again. Maybe he'll try a class without me there, with another instructor, once he knows what he's got to work on, and once he's prepared and more hydrated. Regardless, after hearing him say, "It's simply glorified stretching, but I know you love it hun." and "It's just not my thing. I don't see the point." I was a little disappointed. He did say that he has even more respect for me now and that he can't believe I do it for 90 minutes every day. I'll be sure to post again if he decides to go to another class. All I know is he's sleeping like a baby beside me right now:)
As for me, I feel like I'm getting better every class. I have been drinking at least three 750 ml Camelbacks of water a day, plus juices and smoothies, I've been trying to sleep no less than 7 and no more than 9 hours a night. It's difficult with my schedule, but I am the kind of person who needs my sleep or 30 Day Challenge turns into 30 days of Grinch Risa. Hahaha! I have had a total of 2 and a 1/2 cups of coffee and 1 espresso since I started the challenge 6 days ago. That is HELLA AWESOME for me! I'm used to drinking several coffees, espresso, lattés, and/or cappuccinos a day. My skin is just glowing and super clear too.
My goals for the first week (Days 1-6) was to survive, start increasing my water intake, and get into the habit of going every day. My goals for week two (Days 7-14) are to get better at locking my knees more, try to stay completely still for every Savasana pose, and to focus more on my balance on standing poses rather than depth. I've noticed I have the strength, flexibility, and coordination to do all of the standing poses, but I have a problem with balancing (which most likely has to do with working on locking my standing knee more). If anyone has advice about how to practice this better, please let me know. Those are my goals for this week. I'm excited to post tomorrow after finishing Day 7. Good luck to all of you other yogis and newbie yogis out there doing the 30 Day Challenge. One week almost down!
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