Second Yoga Experience

Date: Feb 6, 2014
Type: Bikram


       Today we practiced Bikram as a class. It was probably one of the most intense exercises I have ever done. When I think of yoga I do not usually think of sweating. However, the intensity of the class made it impossible to not sweat and feel hot. This experience helped me realize how out of shape and inflexible I actually am. But with that said I have to admit I loved it. I actually felt the stretch in my muscles for days after the class. I found that my core and back seemed a little bit stronger the usual and that I had an increase in energy after the practice.
      The room felt a little crowded and got warm on its own. It was hard to find balance on my mat and felt that my hands kept slipping as I tried certain poses. My favorite part of the whole class was the floor section. I felt that I could go deeper into those poses. I could not imagine doing this yoga in the temperature your suppose to do. I do however see where it would be helpful to practice in a hot room to release all the impurities and toxins. So I can see the need for the high temperature.
      The style of the instructor was very new for me. When I went to explain the way the class went to someone I said that it felt like I was being coached. I felt this way because he stood in the front of the class and gave instructions and spoke corrections from there when needed. I have done cross country and that is exactly what my coach would do when we were doing certain exercises. He would stand in one spot and give commands. I think some people would not like this but I can see why men would. A lot of men, especially ones who are athletes understand and respect people who act like coaches. They would be familiar and comfortable with the style and intensity. I am not an athlete but I have to say this was one of my most enjoyable classes.