Week 9! I made it!

Week 9 (more like half a week)

I developed some odd knee tenderness so I had to take it easy on some poses. I think it was just some inflammation. I did my first double on Sunday and actually my knee felt better. I was so worried, sometimes the anticipation of a class is worse than the actual class.

My last class was on Wednesday night and I got a warm round of applause. It’s still surreal that I actually did it!!!!! I actually did this for 60 days straight.

So what have I learned from this entire process:

- That I am tougher than I think I am
- To be more compassionate with myself and others. The electrolyte imbalance problems really made me feel utterly sick. When you start having dreams about limbs falling off and Jesus carrying the cross, then something is up. That kinda low will really make you appreciate the good times as well as empathy for what others are going through
-I will no longer simply listen to a book for advice. I will listen to my own body. I will not longer take supplements that work for someone else and not me. Nor will I try a bunch of things at one time.
- I have fierce respect for my teachers and other yogis on this path
- I have learned to spend my time/resources more effectively

If I had to do it again, I would . . .

-Drink lots more SmartWater or electrolyte enhanced products
-Go easy on dehydrating foods like chocolate and soy lattes
-Not try anything new, stick with tried and true for the duration
-Drink more Kombucha tea (but not right before class)
-Eat a liver supportive diet-alkaline forming foods
-Buy more workout clothes so I wouldn’t be pressed to do laundry mid-week
-Be mindful and watch medications, supplements. The body is changing through this process and healing. Giving medicine to a healthy person makes for a sick person—sounds like something Bikram would say
-I just discovered baking soda with water and some apple cider vinegar is great for acid reflux as well as for alkalizing the body

Once my electrolytes are completely up and running I will party like a mofo. Well sort of. Wine and a good dinner. Maybe a cupcake (with electrolyte enhanced frosting).