Hot and Wet (no 112)

26 postures, 2 breathing exercises

A lot of topless men with big bellies, and everyone dripping wet.

It’s Bikram Yoga (or hot yoga).

I’ve always wanted to try this and yesterday I just dove right in. I knew that Bikram is usually done in rooms with temperatures ranging from 95-100 degrees. To be honest, though the room was at 95, it wasn’t like deathly hot. But they also pump in humidity which I wasn’t really prepared for. The stretching was great. I could literally feel my body responding to the poses and allowing itself to be stretched to new levels. I only got nauseous (which is normal) like once. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so much sweat pour from my own body. I’ll admit. I loved every minute of it, and I’m going back Tuesday.

BUT warning to the sista-girls out there. My hair was a legit curly fro when I left there. Since I cut my hair (again) there was no pony tail option. And when I say you sweat- I mean you look like you’ve been standing under a shower. So word to my fellow brown girls, Bikram is GREAT, but do know that your hair will be adversely affected.