Days 2 – 4

I successfully finished the first weekend of my Hot Yoga Challenge. Last night after completion of day 4 I finally had the feeling that I might be getting stronger (despite the voice inside my head wondering if the daily soreness I’m feeling will ever go away). So far, I have done a 1 Hatha, 1Power Vinyasa and 2 Yoga Sculpt classes. Yoga Sculpt was new to me and is the class that almost broke this camels back (on day 2!) The first time I went I found myself wanting to cry 2 separate times. 1^st  out of despair somewhere in the middle when I thought I was going to pass out from exhaustion and 2^nd out of relief when the hour was over. I had to go again last night (the only class offered) and fortunately it was significantly easier. Not sure what changed – maybe knowing what to expect helped? Right now, I can say for sure that my weakest link is arm strength – guess all those glasses of wine I’ve been lifting to my mouth have not provided enough resistance training (maybe I need a bigger glass?).

Looking forward I am excited for classes to come and ready to keep going, but am nervous for some upcoming logistical challenges.  So far I know of at least 3 days this month when I will have scheduling conflicts and have a few times found myself wondering why I chose to do a 30 day challenge during a month with 2 major holidays… Thanksgiving and Apple Cup in Pullman + my awesome BF surprised me with plans to go to the Eric Church concert after work next week (one of my favorites) which will interfere with all available yoga that day. I am determined to make it all work though - so be it if I have to do a couple of 5pm and 8:15pm double headers (think of all the calories I’ll get to eat!)

Until then I’ll stick to 1x a day- tonight I’m back to Hatha. Namaste.