Day 9

Early riser has been great for me this week. I left the studio excited about my day since I knew I had to go down to Palos Verdes for work....The weather was fantastic. I met some old friends for lunch and we ate outside at a new Thai restaurant and I just enjoyed the view.....Only problem would be getting back to the dena in a reasonable amount of time. Not only has my body been feeling the benefits from Bikram but I am in such a good mental frame of mind. No road rage! Pose of the day: Ardha Chandrasana with Pada Hastasana aka half moon pose with heads to feet pose. Benefits Works into the whole skeletal and circulatory systems Opens shoulder joints Good for frozen shoulder Reduces or eliminates pain in the lower back Good for abdominal obesity Improves and strengthens every muscle in the central part of the body Increase the flexibility of the spine Tones the spinal nerves and abdominal organs inproving the working of the bowels Increases flexibility and strength of rectus abdominis, gluteus maximus, oblique, deltoid and trapezius muscles Helps with sciatic problems Alleviates anxiety and reduces mental stress Stimulates pituitary gland Exercises colon, pancreas, kidneys, muscular, skeletal, respiratory and glandular systems Firms and trims waistline, hips, abdomen, buttocks and thighs