Posted on 25th June 2009 by Jiggly in Getting Personal |Yoga and Pilates
bikram yoga, fixed firm pose, hot yoga
It was just one of them days. I stupidly slept at 2:30am last night and got in only 4 hours of sleep. I was debating about yoga, but had a hunch that getting my lazy butt there would make me feel better in the end. So I went. I was drowsy and had a headache (not the way you want to start a class), so I popped in an Advil to remedy the issue. I do that from time to time, especially when I get headaches. They say that an Aspirin a day is actually good for your health, but there are so many health claims out there… you can never be too sure.
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Posted on 6th May 2009 by Jiggly in Yoga and Pilates
clear skin, detox, hot yoga, Yoga and Pilates, yoga benefits
I was first lured into trying Bikram Yoga because a new studio had opened up near my house, and I was hearing so much buzz about Bikram Yoga that my curiosity got the best of me. What cinched the deal was this 2 week unlimited special the studio had going for $27. I was certainly expecting to increase my flexibility and tone up – and I have! But one side effect I wasn’t even thinking about or searching for was the way my complexion has improved ever since I took on the practice! For those who struggle with their skin, they know it’s no fun at all. It’s so frustrating that as an adult in her mid-20s, I still have to deal with the neverending blemishes that pop up here and there. For me, it feels like just when one pimple is about to go away, another one rears its ugly head! Who feels me on this?!
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Posted on 23rd April 2009 by Jiggly in Yoga and Pilates
bikram yoga, heated room, hot yoga, humidity
Bikram Yoga is no joke! This is tough stuff, making it all the more important to be well prepared and know what to expect before going to a Bikram Yoga class.
Hydrate! One of the most important things is to get water into your system! You’re going to be in a 105 degree heated room with a humidity level of 40%! Make sure to drink plenty of water before, during, and after your practice. The hot yoga room is going to increase fluid loss due to all that sweating you’re about to do. Being properly hydrated will also help prevent fatigue. It takes about 30 minutes for water to fully absorb into your system, so try to drink a lot of water at least an hour before your class starts. I’ve made the mistake of going into class dehydrated and just trust me on this one, it was no fun at all. Please don’t be stupid like me.
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