So today in yoga I was able to go further than ever in some of the asana. Logical, right? But I was really proud of myself. Progress in just five days!
This afternoon I had so much energy it was amazing. I'm easing out of that now, since it's evening and I've been up since 6:30. I'm also kind of distracted by American Idol.
Yes. I am watching it. Don't you judge me!
Anyway, Wikipedia has some info on bikram yoga. The guy who "invented" it is not without controversy. Within the article, though, is a list of the 26 asana we do, and some of them have links so you can see how they're done. The killer ones for me are #6, 18, 19, 22, and 23, if you want to know.
And now, since I obviously can't blog coherently while watching AI, I'll end with this:
I am really enjoying this yoga challenge.
yay for yoga! (and for american idol- i watch it too. )
Posted by: sizzle | February 19, 2008 at 20:52
Well done!
Posted by: bhd | February 19, 2008 at 21:01
You go girl! As far as American Idol, the guys were all CRAP! I hope the girls do better, because I heard NOTHING original or entertaining. So what if the last guy can do an "O.K." Jim Morrison song. I wasn't impressed. Bring on the girls and let's hope they don't let me down or I am done this season.
Posted by: Audra | February 19, 2008 at 22:20
The yoga experience definitely improves with practice. Good for you!
I stopped going to yoga when the combined benefits of the exercise and opportunity to oggle hot women in tight workout clothes stopped outweighing the annoyance of listening to idiotic instructors blather on quasi-religiously. I miss the exercise, though. And the hot women in tight workout clothes.
Posted by: Rattling the Kettle | February 19, 2008 at 23:24
Woo Hoo!!! I heart Yoga! I am soo happy that you are doing so well.
Posted by: anica | February 20, 2008 at 00:29
It's amazing what your body can do for itself, isn't it? You might have just spurned me into doing my yoga DVD again. Damn you! I was really enjoying sitting on the couch and reading Harry Potter instead. (I know, I'm like a gazillion years behind everyone. Don't you judge me.)
Posted by: Tiffany | February 20, 2008 at 06:23
I have been wanting to try Bikram Yoga for years - I LOVE working up a great sweat and need to do yoga more than the 2 times/month I currently get there. I'm wondering, does it get a little smelly from all the sweat? Definitely will need to bring my own mat. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: WeightingGame | February 20, 2008 at 10:07
almost tempted... you are brave!
why is it, that i felt best when i did yoga for about a year but find excuses to not do it? ashtanga. really difficult for me since i have no upper body strength whatsoever.
i would be thinking 15 minutes into the class: "wtf am i doing here? i don't need to be doing this. fuck this guy." etc etc, but i stuck it out and it was great.
i found myself humming, kind of vague... i.e. how most people probably are normally.
got me thinking. inspired, i guess you'd say. thanks.
Posted by: madame l. | February 20, 2008 at 11:38
Paint new stripes on a Zebra, it is still a Zebra. I don't think he will survive his Copyright issues. I'm glad to hear you are enjoying it though. As a man, with man parts, there are many poses that I can't physically do. Too painful.
Posted by: LittleMike | February 20, 2008 at 15:42
I struggled (back in the day when I was actually doing Bikram) #5, #7, #9 and #18 and #22.
I miss it.
Posted by: CindyDianne_tx | February 20, 2008 at 17:20
my instructor says that there will be asanas that are easier and some that are harder for you. those that are the harder asans for you, are the ones you need to do.
FWIW.
and good job, hon!
Posted by: rebecca | February 20, 2008 at 20:41
Anything that is energizing is something that I should look into. I wonder if there is one around here, or if I'd have to go to Seattle.
Posted by: Margaret | February 20, 2008 at 21:02
You're an inspiration. If you can do this, the least I can do is get my butt in for one "wimpy" ashtanga yoga class a week.
Posted by: Kathryn | February 20, 2008 at 23:40
thats awesome! ive never done bikram yoga, but my girlfriend is a yoga instructor and she has recently (finally) gotten me into classes twice a week. i have to admit, i like it. i work out a lot, but you cant zone out during yoga like you can on a treadmill, so its been a new (and good) experience for me. good luck!
Posted by: steph | February 21, 2008 at 11:07
You're going to be a MILF in no time.
Posted by: Nicole | February 21, 2008 at 12:23