Day 4

Body is pretty sore today but I know it's slowly but surely changing. I went to Jeff's 10am this morning. I really enjoyed his class but had some struggles. I met Sara this morning. Today was her first day and she is coming to Bikram to improve her breathing and flexibility. She had the nerves all of us experience when we first walk through those doors like it's the 1st day of school. I let her know how supportive each and everyone is. I had knee surgery on my right knee and thought my right leg would create more challenges. I have been realizing that my left leg doesn't want to lock. I am intrigued by this because my surgically repaired knee seems to cooperating. Odd but who knows. Acl / Mcl surgery is not something I wish on my worst enemy. Tomorrow my focus is going be on locking my left knee and working on my balance. In my mind the left knee should be the stronger one but I have learned it's the weaker. See everyone tomorrow in class.

Day 3

Day 3 of the challenge..and what a day it was.  As of today I have been doing Bikram for one week.  This was my fifth class all together.  It has been a very interesting journey to this point.  Day one: I got pretty nauseas and dizzy...ralphed an hour and 15 in.  Day two: Did a little better made it through the class without leaving the room had my moments where I needed to take a seat.  Day 3: felt great body was starting to adjust was in the zone once or twice I needed to take a seat.  Day 4: for some reason I had a rough day tried not to beat myself up and told myself tomorrow is a new day but I made it through the class...Day 5: goal was to try to get through the standing poses without taking a seat..mission accomplished.  I was so excited I now know slowly but surely each and every day I will learn new things and will keep pushing myself.  Brook is a fantastic teacher I really enjoyed her class.  My focus on me today was different which I really enjoyed.  I have decided during the challenge while a lot of the toxins are exiting my body I will refrain from a lot of the indulgences.  Alcohol and sweets are gonna have to take a back seat.  I cooked a pretty awesome dinner tonight.  I baked off a rosemary balsamic chicken with sauteed purple top turnips with red onion and panchetta and steamed some broccoli with lemon.  Since I made it through week one my treat to myself  was a 90 minute massage with Avo.  He has always wanted to try Bikram and will start up in a couple weeks.  He is currently finishing up a boot camp at the Rosebowl.  He was so excited and proud of me!  I know he will be a welcome addition to our community.  Val gave me a huge hug today and this made my day.  I believe in Bikram!  I believe in me and you.  See you guys in class tomorrow. -K

Day 2

Today for some reason was a struggle for me...Shannon was an excellent teacher.  Yesterday I was in the zone...today balance was off...I was slipping which was odd and nauseous at times.  Shannon said it best today the toxins are coming out of my body and we all have good and bad days.  Cheers to the good and bad....I will push on and keep going...and I tell you what even though today was a struggle I got through it...so when your having an off day just think Kara is cheering you on....you can do it.  I took the train to Staples this evening and went to the Clippers game.  A smiling face ran in and sat down on the blueline across from me as the doors shut she had just made it!  She smiled and said, "How is your day?"  I smiled right back and said, "Great yours?"  Her answer, "Amazing!"   At this point I had a grimace on my face because struggle or not  today was a good day.  I took the time for me and tomorrow will be a better day.   The Clips got smoked unfortunately but the half time show was what intrigued me  There was this amazing performer her name was Sasha she balanced Cirque Du Soleil style and shot a bow and arrow using her feet!!  Her athleticism, strength and balance was ninja like....And then they blind folded her and she hit the bulls eye!  And yes she was balancing and did it with her feet!  So I decided right then and there that I will be using my inner Sasha tomorrow.  So next time your having tough day use your inner Sasha!

Today was day one of the 60 challenge and I am so glad I decided to do it.  I went to the 9am class this morning and my body felt pretty good today overall.  This was my 3rd class overall for bikram yoga...so signing up for the 60 day challenge took a lot of courage.  I know this will do a lot of good for me.  My health has not been the best and I know this will help me in so many different ways.  I know it will improve my thyroid condition.  I suffer from hypothyroidism. My strength and flexibilty will improve.  It also is such a great way to decompress and have me time...which we all deserve.  Everyone has been so kind to me and encouraging.  So I just want to say thank you to the other students as well as instructors.  The encouragement and support is motivating.  I look forward to my transformation and am excited to learn and challenge my body everyday.  I know this will be an amazing experience for everyone.