30 January 2009

Some call it an "eternal hot flash."

When I first heard "hot yoga," it didn't really grab my attention. Then I heard "10 classes for $10.00," and well, let's just say my ears perked up.
So, with the moral support of a few friends, I ventured into the realm of hot yoga...

My first class was 112 degrees (we read the thermostat)! I spent most of the 90 minute class lying dizzy on my mat, all I could think was, this is crazy!!! As women (and a few men) turned and stretched around me, I just prayed that I would not get dripped on. As one of my friends put it, "you sweat out of pores you didn't even know you had." It's true, and by the end of the first class the thing that grossed me out the most... was myself. I could honestly ring out my pants if I wanted to, and my light grey top was a nice solid faded black.
What more should I expect from a class that encourages you to bring a second towel to wipe up the floor around you? You know, so no one slips on their way out. But, I survived.

After cooling down a bit, I was baffled and intrigued by all of the people who were able to endure the entire class. The heat is strangling, and lying on the mat provides no escape from the hot air. So with a little determination, curiosity, and more friendly support, I headed back.
Now, after a total of 5 times, the heat isn't so shocking and I am actually able to focus a bit on the positions. I can pay attention to the instructor, hear her when she says "this position is said to reduce cellulite..." And yes, you better believe I lift my leg a little higher and try to squeeze with all my might.
Still, by the time I am resting in the final position and hear the instructor say "this position means 'dead,' so pretend you are 'dead' and be still." I just laugh to myself, and think...
it's not that hard considering it is as hot as hades in here.

Check out www.hotyogaoffederalway.com.

6 comments:

e said...

i have been just waiting for you to blog about hot yoga!! yaaaay! and by the way, i can vouch for your superstardom in some of those poses. you amaze me, and even dripping sweat you're beautiful. but that's just my humble opinion from the mat next to you. ;)

Nicole said...

Ha ha, you make a girl blush, or am I just red from the heat! :)

Lindsey said...

i second that motion - you seem like such a natural... and you probably have the best yoga body out of all of those characters. promise. good work. :)

anne said...

Okay, I'm thinking I might have to give this a try. Maybe you can fill me in a bit more at Bible Study on Wednesday.

Looking forward to seeing you again! :)

Stefanie said...

This cracks me up because I cannot imagine you in a place with that much sweat EVER (remember the firefighter leaning over you in that mock disaster drill??-yes, ONE drip of sweat freaked you out). Way to go!!! Cannot wait to see you again!

Allie Watson said...

SOOO FUNNY.