Karen Ernst

1 Comment November 15, 2009 itsmeltingoff

I stepped out of my comfort zone…

I set out this morning for my very first HOT YOGA class.

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.

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!

Heather My First Hot Yoga Instructor 11-15-09 Folsom CA

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.