Wow, That's HOT!

I love yoga, and I have done it off and on for 5 or 6 years now. I have always done really basic classes and I would say my last class that I took was about a year or more ago. A new friend from work wanted to try a yoga class together and so we talked about it in the winter and it never happened. This Thursday our schedules worked and so we met up for some HOT yoga in this studio that neither of us have been to.

I came prepared, knowing that hot yoga meant sweat. I wore a running tank and I wore my gym pants. I cranked my thick hair up in a ponytail and brought a full bottle of water and a towel. My friend on the other hand wore long sleeves, had her hair down and did not bring water.

The reception area was pretty warm/ stuffy, so I knew that meant that the main yoga room would be even hotter. We chatted for a while and then chatted on our mats in the studio while we waited for the teacher to start. While we talked about work I noticed I already had a pool of sweat dripping down my chest.

Our teacher started the class and it really was not anything different from what I expected, other then having sweat pouring down my face, my arms, my back....everywhere.

The worst part of the whole thing is that the only time we could go to was the 75min class. If I had started with a  30min class then I think I would have enjoyed it more. I started to feel sick about 45 minutes in, and I would have to rest. From time to time I would glance at my friend and she and I would give each other that look like, what did we get ourselves into.

But I survived, and I do want to take another class, just not for so long. After, when I was at home I felt so good. Maybe it was because I had challenged myself and tried something new. And I kind of liked sweating. Do you do Yoga? Have you tried Hot Yoga and so, did you like it?

This week my SALE OF THE WEEEK in my shop is my OM necklace. It's unisex and perfect for men and women. Also, please enter to win my GIVEAWAY of my roots tree necklace. All of the info can be found here.

Sunday, a Day to Relax? Nope!

Today I plan on getting out for a nice long run, and I also want to go to the gym to weight train. I just know that I feel best about myself when I am on top of my fitness routine. I hate it when I don't run for a week or two, or I miss the gym for four or five days. Thankfully the sun is shining and It looks like a perfect cool day to get my sweat on.

I also have tried both of my new running shoes that my lovely mom was sweet enough to treat me to. So I have these cool New Balance shoes  and these Purple Asics. After a month of wearing both of them I can now recommend which is the better shoe for running (my opinion). I would definitely recommend the blue New Balance shoes which I talked about in this post. They did not need time for me to work them in, they have a wide foot which I needed, there is super support in the ankle area, and there is not one bad thing I can say about them. My Purple Asics feel nice, but don't feel like they were made for me like the other pair feel. I can't wait to run in the New Balance pair just because I know my feet and legs won't hurt after. Do you run? What is your favorite shoes for running?

In my last post I mentioned that I will be posting an item in my Sale of the Week section in my Etsy shop LOVE n LAVISH. I hope my regular shoppers will enjoy this new weekly sale and I think its something fun for shopper to check in on. This week I have added my popular Arrowhead necklace as the item of the week. There are a few colors to pick from and you can also choose to wear it on a short or long chain. 

Have a great weekend!