For several weeks now I have been going to a Sunday morning hot yoga class. Sometimes, to be honest, I really would rather stay in my warm cozy bed, but I know that isn’t an option for me. I need to exercise for my mind and body and health. And so, this Sunday morning yoga has become one of the highlites of my week. When I come home I am utterly exhausted and can barely move the rest of the day. My husband wonders what I enjoy about waking up early to go to a class to sweat like I have just run the marathon. I tell him it is so much more than that for me. It’s hard work and it’s about stretching my limits. If we only did what felt good, who would we be? I wouldn’t be me.
Practicing yoga in a heated room increases your pulse rate and metabolism, allowing your blood vessels to become more flexible and making your body burn some major calories. This in turn makes circulation easier and increases blood flow to the limbs. I love the feeling as I physically and mentally stretch my body, detoxify, relieve stress, tone, and heal. This is a great way for me to end the week and begin it too! I love the way it makes me feel. Whether you go by yourself or grab a friend, what kind of exercise do you do that makes you feel good? How do you stretch your limits?