Saturday, October 22, 2011

Asking the Universe


So here I am, asking..

No.

BEGGING, the universe to please slide the last few pieces of the puzzle that is my life, into place.

There are two somewhat large things I need to happen and I need them to happen as close together as possible.

As a result of these amazing things happening, I will be able to finally get my life exactly the way I want and need it. I will have no obligation to keep the ridiculously toxic HM in my life as either a HM or a friend. I will be able to cull a lot of other really crappy people too. It's going to be like a breath of fresh air.

Except until then, until the Universe delivers, I am stuck here. Whenever I am home I feel the need to lock myself in my room. It's tiring. Draining. Makes me exhausted and teary.

So please Universe, I trust you in all your infinite wisdom to lead me where I need to be, and bring the things I need to me. I promise in turn to be the best version of me I possibly can.

I'm sure this is designed to make me stronger, but it feels like it's making me weaker, so if you can, please hurry.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Bikram Yoga

I've been a bit lazy with the updates! I apologise. It's end of semester so all my energy has been going towards assignments.

Since my last update, my newest love is Bikram Yoga.

For those who don't know it, it's yoga that takes place in a room heated to 39 degrees Celsius. Every class is the same unlike a regular gym class. The same postures and sequence are used every single class, and it goes for 90 minutes in total.

During the 90 minutes you are not allowed to talk or leave the room (but you are allowed to sit out of some of the postures if you are feeling overwhelmed).

Let me just say... it is NOT easy, but it's also amazing. During the class you are dripping with sweat from every pore on your body and your muscles and joints are being stretched to their absolute limit, but afterwards, you feel amazing. The sweat is amazing for the skin and weight loss. It's like you are melting away the kilos.

It can be a bit intense. Last class I went to a girl passed out, so you have to make sure you are extremely hydrated (and by that I mean a good 3-4L of water before the class) and recognise your limits.

The first class I went to I burnt about 750 calories, however each class I've been to since it has been significantly reduced, now I'm burning about 300 calories in 90 minutes, but the benefits for me definitely outweigh the low calorie burn.

Currently I'm going 2-3 times a week and loving it.

If you've ever considered it, give it a try. It's amazing for the mind, body and soul.

Namaste!