Yoga – Week 4

Happy Thursday,

On my usual Monday blog, I mentioned a few weeks ago that I started taking a Yoga class every Tuesday evening. My exercise routine is all about having Tina Turner legs and arms.

Well, Tina Turner here I come! My friends know that I am a cardio junkie (biking, running, elliptical machine, treadmill, etc.) and have always been skeptical about the pace of Yoga. I tried a few classes and believe me, my mind was wondering and not on the breathing. My body thrives on the speed, pace and sweatiness of cardio.

However, when I saw one of my best friends looking more fabulous than usual, I needed to know the secret. Alas, it was Yoga. She became an instructor and has been teaching 5 to 7 classes a week.

So, I joined the yoga bandwagon and the rest is history. Over the course of the last four weeks, my legs actually look leaner, my arms have less jiggle and my tummy is starting to show a hint that there could be a six pack under there... I have been wearing dresses all summer, so I was shocked to discover how lean my legs looked in the pants I put on this morning.

Oh, well back to this yoga class. It is not just any yoga class; it is yoga in a room where the temperature is around 90 to 100 degrees. I LOVE it. I crave heat! I actually learned how to breath the right way and how to slow my rapid thoughts and just meditate. The breathing makes the stretching and poses better and the sweat is just dripping. I have found that the pace is not that slow, so go figure. I am a convert.

Most yoga teachers offer the first class free, so I implore everyone to go out and try a class.

Let me know what you think. We all have a little Tina Turner in us.

Peace and love,

Sandals