Namaste

I am a hot yoga addict. I've been doing it on and off for the last two years now, however in the last 2 months or so, I've made it a personal goal to attend regularly, at least one time a week, shooting for two, and I am hooked. This week I plan to go three times.

I think that Bikram yoga is something Vicky would do. Its an intense workout, that is also cleansing and detoxifies, but also helps with mental clarity and strengthening resolve - hitting the mind/body, emotional health points that are so important to Vicky.

So - why I love it:

1. You sweat like crazy, releasing all kinds of toxins from your body. The postures and entire series is designed to help with the toxin release. 
2. There are many benefits - health and otherwise to yoga. I personally notice pretty quick weight loss, a sense of calm, increased flexibility, and see strength building week over week. I'm also a causal runner, and the tourniquet posture (fixed firm) definitely helps with my running, creating a lighter step. 
3. Every time I finish a class, I feel like a total bad-a**. Even though the postures are always the same, every day you feel different, and its always challenging in a new way. Even when I don't get my regular spot is challenging! 

Its a major time commitment - 90 minutes! Plus travel, my studio is about 20 minutes away. But, I feel it is worth it. Even going once a week I feel healthier and cleaner and more in shape. I highly recommend it to anyone - especially if you're engaged in any kind of sports, it can add a new dimension to your training, helping with flexibility and loosening up your joints. 

Note: no pictures for me - I'm a little occupied in class :) plus, I didn't want privacy concerns taking pictures of people in their spandex!

My Adventures In Crossfit

Take a good look. Here I am with a kettle bell.  Throwing it up over my head over and over and over again. And what’s better? I’m doing it in front of an audience. So, how did I get here?

One day at a time. 

It’s a lot of running, jumping, lifting and sweating. It’s an investment every day. And its anything but easy. But I do it. I show up and try hard and take joy in my progress and strategize how to fix my weaknesses.

That’s CrossFit. And this is me doing it. I’m still working on being the best… but then again, that’s the point. Isn’t it?