It's getting hot in here

It's getting hot in here... Well not yet at least, but in less than 24hrs I will be embarking on a Hot Yoga challenge that will without a doubt turn it up a notch. It's called the 30 Day Challenge and it is just that. Participants sign up for 30 Hot Yoga sessions in 30 days in effort to become more fit, create dicipline in thier lives and embrace the yoga culture. So why me and why this? It's really twofold. I can stand to get in better shape and firm up the evidence of a decliciouly fantastic summer and i'm at a place in my life where I need to push a few boundaries. Most of the pieces in my life have already fallen into place, I have a great job, have created a fashionably cozy nest in my very own condo (that I share with a great roommate) and have a loving boyfriend and tight network of friends and family that fill my social calendar. But I want more. Aside from the above mentioned activites my other hobbies include tv, reading, shopping, eating and working out a little here and there. All valid interests and rewarding time fillers, but nothing that requires commitment or provides me with a sence of self- fulfillment. I'm using this challange to prove a point to myself that I can set out and accomplish a self-directed goal - with the support of my network. And where better to find self-fulfillment than amongst the likes of devout yogis? I'll admit, it's not going to be easy. Aside from the physical challenge there will be some emotional and logistical challenges too. Logistically, I need to make time every single day 30 days straight for Hot Yoga including travel time all within the confine of the studio's schedule. The location is close to home, but I currently partake in many activities closer to the city, including work. Emotionally, I will need to fight for my commitment to this journey knowing it may result in occasionally missing out on some other things that I enjoy. Furthermore, while it will never be my intent, there is a chance I may disappoint important people in my life as I put myself first. So now, about the blog. I figured that spending an hour a day sweating in a balmy and very likely to be fragrant (in a bad way) room with complete stranges might have some humorous moments. Hopefully as I document my journey there be a few laughs from both me and any readers I acquire. Maybe i'll even be able to inspire someone else to take a challange of their own. Nameste.