Day 41 of Challenge (60/60), Class #43 ~ Perfect Day for Yoga

I woke up a little strung out from the last two crazy days I had with work. I was so glad to have a lighter schedule today and I was definitely craving the hot room once it started raining and getting cold. I was lacking brain cells today for some reason. I think the day started wrong for me because I forgot to take my e3live today. The reason I forgot was because I didn’t thaw it out the night before and therefore I had none this morning before running out the door. I was able to have my Body Balance and Chia so I figured that would make things ok.

I did get to have lunch with a fellow Bikram Yoga buddy Rose Ann. We met at House of Vietnam (starting to become a favorite for me). It was great to talk about how we got started in Bikram Yoga and how it has changed our lives. She is definitely someone I can relate to being a working mom and also Korean like me. We also figured out we have a common person that we know… her best friend is someone I used to go to church with years ago. I tell you it’s a small world out there.

I also ran into Garland today at Starbucks. It’s so funny how sometimes you just run into so many yoga people – we must be all on the same wavelength. She was mentioning that she was sore from all the extra yogaing last weekend with the Champions. She had just gotten a massage yesterday and talked about how when you overstretch your muscles release toxins into your body and knots form, so you have to work those knots out. I definitely need a massage but I am trying to figure a way how to request one without sounding totally selfish. I mean I already commit so much of my free time away for yoga and now I need a massage too – sounds pretty bad huh? I mean you have to take care of your body so it will work properly right? Joseph also talked about the importance of getting massages last weekend.  I will report back if I actually get a massage. One thing for sure is I want a relaxing one and not a painful one where you feel like you are being beaten with a stick.

I went to the 5pm class today and was happy to see Becka (last couple of posts mentioning her I spelled her name incorrectly as Becca). I needed to redeem the Angry Yogini class I had last week and I knew tonight would be the night. I wasn’t able to get a front row spot tonight but that’s ok I was just in front of the podium and had Sam right in front of me. He is very motivational because he is very still and does not drink water. I need to try and focus more like him. He is like a statue for real – its amazing, nothing is stealing his peace for sure. Also being behind him today I noticed he has very nice feet… especially for a man. Sometimes you have feet in your face and I appreciated that his feet were nice and groomed. (Another benefit of being in the front row – no feet in your face ever)

My rear views today were two ladies I didn’t know and this other older stretchy bendy man. Becka didn’t know his name either but called him Sir. I was surprised at how flexible he was – you never know what someone is capable of by first glance in Bikram Yoga. Pavida was in class today as a student. It was great energy to have her class today and motivation to work hard because I knew she was there and I didn’t want to let her down.

I had a pretty good class but I tell you I am missing some brains today or having major Yoga Brain. I just felt a little space cadet like. I even forgot my beloved headband today so I had to battle the random loose hairs tonight and look like I was electrocuted after a few postures. I have this hair that just stands up and looks ridiculous. I just stare at it and think, “you look like someone that was electrocuted.”

I didn’t feel bad at all in class today and I think the coconut water I had right before class had something to do with it. I wasn’t drinking enough water earlier and had an extra coffee so I thought I better drink the coconut water just in case. Definitely it was a good idea. I may have even been able to go without water tonight like Katherine, but out of habit I drank water. (note to self: coconut water right before class if I ever try to not have water) Class tonight was also normal hot and I was happy we were not smoked out because the rest of my brains would have gone missing.

After class I put my sticker on the Challenge Chart for my Charlottesville class and tonight’s class. 43 classes done now – it feels so good! In the locker room there was a lot of chattering and catching up. I saw Garland and Laura going into the 7pm class and I gave Laura her USB drive back – she gave me my headstand video and I just uploaded it tonight. (no laughing, I fell out pretty quick after Joseph let go of my legs)

Pavida was talking about having a hard time focusing in class tonight. I told her that is something I constantly struggle with and tonight I felt mentally ill – like serious Yoga Brain and that didn’t help the focusing. Tonight there is a full moon. Maybe that has something to do with the Yoga Brain.

I am so happy tomorrow is Friday. I need to rest my work brain and do more Yoga!

Namaste Peeps!