Yoga Views, Falling Apart :)

Well I am very happy to report that I did not die yesterday in Hot Yoga. J

It was so nice to get back there and do the 90 minutes. It was a bit dry at first, and then she put on the misters. I happen to always put my mat under them so I get a slight cooling affect when they are on, but I also get wetter because of it. Because of Sunday’s back/hip issue, I did not push myself in some of the poses. Since it had been two weeks since I was last there, I eased back into it. However, I must admit, it was like I never left. I have some advice though for any men that may attend a Bikram Hot Yoga session (I guess it goes for women too). It is not advisable to wear white cotton pants with no underwear. It’s kind of like a wet t-shirt thing…. You know… quite the view. Not that I noticed or anything like that…  you know I was just doing my own thing like you are supposed to in Yoga… it’s just not advisable to wear something so see through. OK, I couldn’t help it, the guy was right beside me and when I turned to face his direction to get into the Triangle pose, his butt was right there in my face. Good thing it was nice view.

Anyway…. I felt great throughout the entire session and left with lots of energy. I thought for sure I would be absolutely beat when I got home but I wasn’t. I ended up cleaning up around the house, etc. Normally I’m worn out and all I want to do is have my bath and go to bed. I slept much better last night as well. My back is stiff today, but not too bad.  I’ve been reading about the symptoms from sciatica pain and you know what, it describes exactly what I felt on Sunday.

The main symptom of sciatica is pain that radiates through the buttock and down the back of the thigh and leg. The pain may stop below the knee or continue right down to the foot. Pain from sciatica can change: it can be shooting or burning, sharp or dull, non-stop or intermittent. Pain is usually only felt on one side of the body. Some people complain of intense and acute pain. Others experience a numb and weak feeling in the parts of their leg where it hurts. This may sometimes indicate more serious neurological problems. Sneezing, coughing, straining, bending, or lifting can make it worse.

I’ll keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn’t continue to flare up. It was slightly different on Sunday than the pain I experienced in September so could all be related.  Hopefully the meeting this afternoon with the podiatrist will help with all of this. Get me some proper orthotics and shoes.

This afternoon, after work, I’m off to the gym to do some cardio and an hour session with my PT. Last week I had to be careful of my neck/upper back as it was really sore (slept funny), this week it will be my lower back. Man I'm feeling old lately. One thing in common between everything, is it is all on my right side. Everything that I have ever experienced pain wise, has always been the right side. Plantar Fasciitis, Carpal Tunnel (arm), hip, neck/shoulder… I’m just falling apart folks. Good thing I’m trying to get fit.

Post long enough for today, still need to post goals for next 7 weeks. Hopefully tomorrow.

Hope everyone has a fantastic day.

ttyl

Sandra