#4

Today I was sitting at work and all I could think about doing was a yoga class. For the first time in about two years I did not have the kids on a Thursday. I thought what a perfect opportunity to take a class. I went to their webpage and unfortunately there were no classes tonight that fit my schedule. I went to their anyway to commit for the next three months. I purchased a three month unlimited membership which is on sale till July 1st. Hard to believe that is tomorrow. I figured this way I could go as many times as I wanted without having to worry about how many I had left. I am hoping I can get in a class tomorrow after I pick up the kids. I mean after all it has almost been 24 hours since I took a class. ha ha ha. Ya I have it bad but a good bad.

I was thinking today of the benefits so far of yoga. Here are the ones that I can think of that I can tell already. Because it's hot yoga you need to drink lots of water. I noticed since I have started I am drink a lot more water, even on days I am not taking a class. Because it is hot yoga and you sweat a lot during the class you need to stay hydrated. This must begin way before class and afterwards I feel like I can drink two gallons. My body just feels better from all the poses that I am stretching in. I am even doing little stretches throughout the day which is also a great thing because I sit at a desk most of teh day for work. If work or even outside work gets a little stressful I find myself doing the breathing exercises we concentrate during class. It really helps relief the strss and makes me feel better. It does not even take that long. I seem to be even happier than I normally am during the day. I know for a fact that yoga is helping with that because when I leave the class I have such a mental high and I feel amazing.You may even see me driving down the road dancing to music, try not to laugh too hard. LOL  The last thing I can think of is since I started this journey I have started to lose some weight which I know I need to do. Hard to believe all the amazing benefits from simply stepping out of my comfort zone and starting yoga. What an amazing experience so far and I truly can't wait to see where this journey takes me.

I am hoping some of the local people with at least come and join me for a class and experience what I am feeling. Even if you are not local go find a yoga place and give it a try. I was contacted by an old co-worker that I have not seen in about 16 years and asked if I would come down to her neck of the woods and take a class with her. Of course I said YES!! I ahve also talked to a co-worker who is giong to come and join me on the 11th of July for the basic Yin class which I love. Hopefully more of you will experience the amazing benefits of yoga.

Have an amazing and positive day

Darin