I stepped out of my comfort zone…

nervous and excited to give it a try… I set out this morning for my very first HOT YOGA class here in Folsom at Bikram Yoga.

Getting healthy and living an active lifestyle is very appealing to me. I knew this was a step in my journey. And something that I must do.

What made me most anxious was that it was going to last for

90 minutes!

Man-O-Man that seemed like a long time to do yoga!

As a newbee I wondered if I’d last that long… but I was willing and ready.

Heather was the class instructor.  She put me at ease right away. She said for the 2 first-timers, our goal is just to stay in the room for the entire 90 minutes.   Well heck, I can hang out for 90 minutes. No problem. I got it. I was feeling confident now.

It started out with everyone getting a floor space. Putting down a long skinny mat with a towel over it, facing the long wall of mirrors. Thinking back – I’m surprised we didn’t fog up the mirrors.  That would have been funny.

Folsom Hot Yoga Sunday Class (916) 984-9000

I knew I was going to have to listen and focus if I was going to get into the pose. A couple were very easy, and a couple were pretty advanced. I realized that if I was going to eventually do some of the poses …I’d have to strengthen my core.  Something I definitely need to work on.

It's a lot like Golf. It looks Easy.

Balance and focus were needed when we got to the one leg pose.  My right leg – could not stand still. My left leg, well have a look!

Balance... Pretty Good for a first timer!

What struck me was the care Heather showed in this class towards the students and her knowledge to guide us verbally through multiple sequences of poses and rest. 

I completed the entire 90 minute class!

My 1st Hot Yoga Instructor, Heather

I feel a great sense of accomplishment.

…and enjoyed the experience!

 I was willing to take a risk today and try something new. I am so happy I did.  Getting healthy and living a full life means getting out of our comfort zone.

If you are in the Folsom Area, Karen Fitzpartick the owner of the Folsom Bikram Yoga is hosting a FREE Class this Thursday, Nov 19th, 2009 at 6:30 pm. 

If you want to try it out… I recommend it!

Call to RSVP for the FREE class because space is limited. (916) 984-9000

Bikram Yoga in Folsom is located at 1013 Riley St. Folsom, CA (next to kohl’s)

Just completed my 1st Hot Yoga Class, with Karen Ernst

Comments and questions email me at Joyce@Blonskij.com