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  • freemonink
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    August 3, 2008 at 5:03 pm
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    in reply to: Sweat in my eyes #3373

    I notice whenever I have any kind of anything on my face like moisturizer, make up, etc. my eyes sting. I have tried many avenues and find a thin headband much like an elastic hair pony band with four bobby pins (two at the temples and two towards the back) help keep it on. This keeps my hair out of the eyes. I think the salt idea is interesting as well. 😉

    freemonink
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    June 30, 2008 at 9:38 pm
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    in reply to: I am quite overweight and doing hot yoga #3279

    Hello all,

    Today is my 29th wedding anniversary. I am on vacation for a week and am enjoying a relaxing yoga filled week. I have bumped my practice up to 4 times a week instead of 3. One of the teachers challenged me to increase to 5 times a week but I am slow with these theings and am afraid it would be too much. 4 times has worked out well. I am 1/2 way into my 50 class purchase and I just bought 30 more since they are having a 20% off special this month. I am a devoted yogi now and plan to obtain teacher training in the next 2 years and open a studio in the next 5 years. There are no Bikram’s in a 10 mile vicinity of my home so it seems as if it’s meant to be. Mammaren your story is VERY interesting. I too have food issues and although I am eating healthy I am not loosing lots of weight but lots of inches and feeling great. I have put my scale away and am focusing on how I feel. It’s really hard not to hop on that scale and see what numbr I am at but mentally it is very encouraging because my clothes fit so much better and the lumps and bumps are disappearing. WOW a 60 day challenge…that is impressive. Bikram IS a healing system, I truly agree with you. I feel I am being born again to a world of health, healing and well being. I do adore cheesecake though!! Namaste

    freemonink
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    June 1, 2008 at 6:28 am
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    in reply to: first timer – not so good #3230

    Hi Mega Newbie,

    I have done about 20 classes, you are right it is very differnet to any other form of exerices. Our teacher tells us each day will be different, your body reacts to the elements of the day and shows up in your practice. One day will be fantastic the next day will be challenging the next time you learn something. I am just now beginning to get through 90% of the poses. If I get dizzy I give into it and chill until I feel better. Somehow getting through it, sweating and feeling all those endorphins make it so worth it. I make sure I eat some carbs the meal before practice. I learned yesterday you burn a minimum of 800 calories, up to 1300 for a 200 lb body. It helps to have some glucose in the system to burn. Hydration is definitely key before and after.

    Hang in there…it is so worth it!

    freemonink
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    May 30, 2008 at 7:47 pm
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    in reply to: I am quite overweight and doing hot yoga #3227

    Hello everyone,

    I too am overweight. I weigh 200 lbs on a 5’5″ frame. I have done about 20 classes and am dedicated to hot yoga 4-EVER! I have lost 7 pounds but it’s the most dramatic 7 pounds I have ever seen. I tend to build muscle quickly which is why I think I am seeing inches melting instead of pounds. I have never seen my body transform so quickly. My first class was awesome and I loved every minute of it. I was exhausted but peaceful. I practice 3 times a week but am taking a break for about a week. I am having back pain between my shoulder blades deep inside. It’s getting better each day and I plan to begin practice this coming Sunday or Tuesday.

    I began eating better a year ago and cut out processed sugar, most dairy, low meat intake and anything with lots of additives. I added soy, natural and organic foods, water, tea and juices. I have a coffee indulgence with my hubby on Sundays. I eat whatever I want, when I want but eat consiously and heathfully most of the time. I am a chocolate lover too and always have a bar of 70% cacao on hand. I lost 11 pounds doing this (a pound a month) and then I found hot yoga. It was the 3rd piece to my self improvement triangle. I had nutrition and the right mindset but had never found my ideal exercise. After that first class I knew I had found it. Ahhhh…or should I say Ohmmmmm.

    I have made friends with a lady who just finished a 30 day challenge and she was doing a double that day. It is not for me right now but I celebrated her success and know someday I may get there. The weight thing has been a life long journey but with hot yoga, eating well, these message boards and learning how to love my body…I know all is good.

    Talk to you soon!

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