At Home with Heather

Today, I finally went back to one of my loves, Yoga. I started going to Yoga consistently about a year ago. I had always been interested in trying it out, so when a friend asked me to go last fall I decided to give it a shot. I was hooked from the first class! I go to a place called "Yoga One" in Charlotte. It's pretty intense yoga. They call it, "Power Vinyasa Yoga," which basically means you're getting any amazing workout. It really is cardio and strength training and stretching all in one! Most classes are an hour and a half, so you're really getting a workout.

They have a great studio which is decorated amazingly and really gets you into the feel. AND to spicen things up there are individual heaters all around the room, so the room is SUPER hot, like you walk in and you're like, "WHOA!" Kinda like a sauna. It really helps loosen your muscles and cleanse your body as you sweat it out. =) Plus, for me I tend to have a bit of trouble tightening up my stomach and arms, but yoga will do that for you.

Besides being a great workout though, I really enjoy yoga because it is all about mind, body and spirit. My instructor always seems to throw life lessons in there while you are suffering doing a "vinyasa" (a move that takes a lot of determination and strength) to help you push through and continue doing your best. I always feel better coming out of yoga.

After moving and getting married and wanting to spend every waking moment with Sam, I took a hiatus from Yoga. But I'm back now. I can only imagine how sore I'll be tomorrow. =)