TheHotYogaDoctor

I’m on day 27 of a 30 day challenge and the worst I felt was just tired but felt great always after class.  I haven’t had any of the experiences you’ve had. Sounds awful.  Curious what Gabrielle would say about that as it seems there’s more going on. 

I will say that I’ll be glad to take a day off from hot yoga and not have to do a double to make it up when it’s all over

I hope you are OK and that nothing is seriously wrong.  Good luck.

Hi Nynn

Firstly, I can only guess how disappointed you are feeling that you couldn’t finish your challenge. Please let that go and focus on YOU! Denying your body and your needs is not part of a healthy yoga practice. The challenge is not bigger than you. You have to prevail!

Would you please go and get full blood work up? I think it’s important to investigate what’s going on regarding your essential components.

It’s not normal to have this problem. The only time I have seen severe nose bleeding was at teacher training with someone who was taken to hospital. Whatever she had had been brewing for some time and she came to training with it. It was likely that she was majorly stressed physiologically and mentally. I cannot comment on your current or recent state of being. So go and sort that out before we make suggestions or try to come up with reasons. It is possible that your problem has also been brewing for a while and it has just surfaced now. Until you know what is going on you won’t know if it is because of, or it if has nothing to do with your yoga practice.

My warmest wishes for your speedy recovery

If you’re willing please come back and share what happens

Namaste
Gabrielle

I finished my challenge - actually did 31 days and I felt great (not that there weren’t some bad days).  Now, the hard part is going back to my regular schedule!!

Hey Kelly

You must be mighty pleased! BTW: What are you planning for your regular schedule?

Namaste
Gabrielle

Hi Gabrielle!  My regular schedule is 5 days a week.  I take Tuesday and Friday’s off (I run on those days along with one other, if I can).  I will tell you, that it’s difficult to not do hot yoga every day!  It’s very addicting!

Gabrielle - 28 January 2010 09:35 PM

Would you please go and get full blood work up? I think it’s important to investigate what’s going on regarding your essential components…
If you’re willing please come back and share what happens

Namaste
Gabrielle

Hi again,

So I did get a complete blood workup, and overall (thankfully!) I am healthy as a horse.
Two things did come up, though I’m not sure if they have anything to do with anything:

1) My Vitamin D is low, doc suggested a supplement.

2) 2 viruses: a past infection of HHV-4 (Epstein-Barr/mononucleosis, which I remember getting when I was a teenager); and HHV-6, which my doc says can come and go throughout my lifetime and is associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

I’m doing home practice every few days for the time being (we’re moving and I need to find a new studio), and the nosebleeds have stopped and overall I’m feeling much better. I’m guessing that either I was just sick, or maybe I was just wearing myself out too much???

Hi Everyone,

I’ve just finished day 10 of my first 30 day challenge. It’s been going well, I generally feel strong while I’m practicing, but am starting to feel really tired during the rest of the day. I’ve started going to bed earlier, but I haven’t really noticed it helping yet.

The main reason I’m reaching out today is because when I got home from the studio this morning I was feeling really sensitive and just started crying for seemingly no reason. I’m a pretty sensitive soul, but I don’t cry for no reason. Has anyone else experienced this ‘emotional detox’ during a 30 day challenge? It makes sense to me, but I kind of want to talk about it and hear your experiences too.

yes this is very normal…. for two reasons
one : you are connecting with yourself in a new and intense way so it will uncover emotions and issues
two: when your body is under stress your defenses are down so you are more sensitive

Yes, Thanks for your reply. It’s true that my defenses are down: since I posted my first comment I’ve come down with a nasty head cold. I think there is a lot of stuff dormant in my body and yoga is def. shaking things up…It’s unfortunate because I really wanted to complete the 30 days, but my body is forcing me to take a few days off.

it is important to listen and honor… yoga and a challenge will always be there. just think how much sweeter it will be when you do cross that finish line because you had to work that much harder to get there. besides its not about the 30 day or 60 day tag/line it about what we learn and accomplish out of doing it. This experience will teach you so much more about yourself and force you to grow in ways. You’ve learned humility and how to be mature in stepping back when you needed to.

I am not doing a 30 day challenge per say. However, for the past month or so I have been going everyday (sometimes more than once a day). Simply because it feels so good, and the more I go the more I want to go. With that all of the progress I have been making is very motivational. I should say I’m not doing strictly Bikram. I switch between Bikram, Hot Vinyasa, and a combination of the two. I am enjoying this new lifestyle, and have never felt better! Are there any reasons why it may not be healthy to go everyday? Does my body actually need some time off?

Thanks,

Michele

I was wondering this too.  What kind of schedual do most people do?  I am only on day two of a 14 day unlimited pass. I plan on going each day but once the pass is over I will have to figure out just how much I can afford.  Is once or twice a week worth it?
Do you still get benefits if you do it less.

I love this site and all the information.
Marilyn

Hi Marilyn

You’ll always get the benefits. It just feels as if they’re happening a lot faster and last longer when you can manage to go more often. There is a reason why most people go multiple times per week.

There’s always home practice if you can’t manage a regular and frequent studio practice.

Namaste
Gabrielle