This morning I woke early as usual. My body is struggling to get used to the time in Vancouver and I usually rise around 5 am. The only difference this time is the excitement I felt about attending my first Hot Yoga class in a long time. Over our 6.5 months of travel I tried to keep a daily self practice when we were in areas without Yoga classes available. It was definitely a struggle at times mostly after a long day or two of travel usually by bus or train. It was sometimes just physically and mentally impossible to keep up a regular practice. I felt guilty and slowly became less and less motivated the less I practiced with a teacher and other students.
Even though I have spent the past 6.5 Months in mostly 40° Celsius temperatures I was not prepared for the intense focused heat I felt when walking into the beautiful YYoga Kitsilano studio. I was able to buy my first months membership for only $42 CAD and was recommended this particular studio by a friend that I am staying with. The studio is beautiful and has gorgeous facilities including a sauna (not that you need a sauna after hot yoga, not all classes are hot). I felt empowered and happy to be practicing in a studio again and committing to 30 days of Yoga practice. My motivation is coming from the desire to teach Yoga here in Vancouver but also to learn and become dedicated once again and stronger but also softer in my daily practice. This morning Tessa and I chose a HOT class because we wanted to detox through sweat and just really feel like we had done something amazing for our bodies to start the day. The heat was stronger than I anticipated and I felt quite faint part way through class. I had to quietly leave the room and take a breather in the fresh air. I tried my best not to disturb anyone when I walked through the door, I don’t like being interrupted in my practice either. After some time in the cool air and after a drink of fresh water I was able to return to class and get on with it. I finished and lay happily, peacefully and exhaustedly in Savasana with my eyes closed and my mind wide open. At first I was sad that my fitness had slipped and depleted along with my daily practice but now I’m just happy and excited to see what comes from this new 30 day Yoga challenge. I’m looking forward to the results both mentally and physically. It’s great to feel grounded and be in one place plus now I have a home studio to visit as much as I want. So glad to be committed to daily practice once again. My heart is full! Alana xx
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