I went to my first fire class last night. This was my first experience with Hot Yoga. Yes, it is hot but I must admit I had it built up in my head that it would feel much hotter, so I was pleasantly surprised. I started strong and felt really good about how much I was accomplishing, but as the class progressed I came to realize just how much I couldn't do. There were several poses I could not do at all, but overall I could do more than I thought.
After I left the yoga room and gathered my things from the locker room I was faced with exactly the reason it took me so long to try this in the first place. There were a few ladies gossiping about others in the class. This was hard to hear. Just the thought of coming and trying this was a difficult first step. I was terrified that I would be surrounded by thin, fit, beautiful people who all thought they were better than me. So, when I heard these ladies making fun of others, even though it wasn't me, it may as well have been. So, please, keep in mind that just because the person you are talking about doesn't hear you, other people do. I was very offended by this. I am not thin or fit, but I came here seeking to better myself and it isn't easy.
On a happier note...On my drive home I was already feeling wonderful. I was in bad need of a shower, but somehow I felt clean. And as nuts as it sounds my eye sight seemed stronger. When I woke up this morning I had less back pain than usual and though I know I am not yet any thinner, I feel taller, thinner and lighter.
I can't wait to get back and sweat some more!