Day 14...Class 14

9am...Misha

"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." ~Wayne Dyer

I usually go to the 7:15am class... I went to the 9 today because I go into work a little later. Usually it's just too late for me to go to the 9. You don't get out until 10:30. At first, I was thinking in my head "Damn, I should have just went to the 7:15..This feels weird. It feels like the first day of school." I felt out of place a little bit. It was odd. The people who normally practice with me were already done and gone, I moved my spot in class a little bit- more towards the middle of the room,  I was able to try something different and eat a small piece of fruit an hour and a half before class because I practiced later. It was busier, different energy, and WOW can that class do some good Pranayama! So many differences.. I LIKED IT! I didn't know how much I liked it until I was done though. That theory is true.. You have to do things that make you feel uncomfortable sometimes to feel alive! Change is good sometimes.

BURN! I was expecting Oleg, but he was nowhere to be found and the sign in sheet says Misha.. That goes to show ya, don't go to a specific class for the teacher because they may not even be teaching:) Schedules are not set in stone. But Misha was good today! I had a bad experience in a class of hers in my first week of my challenge. I honestly think it was because I was at that detox phase.. The class seemed very demanding that time and I didn't feel much positive energy at all.The vibe seemed way different in this class then the last one I took with her. She didn't keep the room scorching hot like last time. Maybe it did help that there were 3 new people in the class. Whatever the case was, it was great today. I got to practice with Dray! He's one of my favorite teachers. I don't get to take his class very often which sucks. But he has his own studio on the West Side now. Yay Dray!:)

I believe I'm making Half Moon my bitch! Second set of course is better because I'm more warmed up.. I can go so much farther than I used to! The little changes are so exciting! My legs/knees didn't hurt as much in Eagle today either! Jennifer asked how I was doing and I told her I was really sore right now. She said it could be a little dehydration, not enough electrolytes. She said the soreness shouldn't last long and if it does it's usually a sign of lactic acid buildup that needs to be flushed out. So I told her I drink 4-5 liters a day, she said that was good, but to take in more electrolytes and I should be good. She actually said to base it off urine color.. If it's dark, obviously more water is needed.. If it's clear, no color, more electrolytes are needed. WOW, I learned something new with the electrolyte part. Might not be exciting for some of you, but to me it is;)..Now I know, more electrolytes!! Jenn also said, stay away from caffeine. I only have my cup of coffee in the morning-maybe 10oz or so. She said try and even stay away from that for now:( Damn... Oh well, I'll do decaf during the challenge and cut back. My cup of coffee is so comforting and I love it.

Guess who gets a facial tonight after work..ME!
PS- My friend Valerie is a "Facial Ninja!" and does the BEST facials ever. If you want to experience the magic I'll tell you how;)