Exercise regime.

How is everyone enjoying your holidays!!??

Even though i brought my work laptop home and feeling v sian that I will have to burnt my holidays just for work, I am grateful its still a holiday afterall.

I am not sure if anyone know i am a crazy yoga fan.

Usually, i go yoga 5 times a week. Usually la. 

Monday morning: Sun series by Anant

Morning evening: Hot yoga by Anant

Tuesday evening" Pump class tgt with sis and buddy, followed by a 20 mins run on the thread mill (if i have die yet. HAHA)

Wednesday or Thursday evening: Either yoga stretch by Anant or Hot yoga by Vicky tgt with buddy and lover.

Friday morning: Hatha yoga by Anant

Saturday morning: Body balance (yoga) tgt with buddy and MH, followed by a 20 mins run on the thread mill (if i have die yet. HAHA)

Occasionally, Sunday morning: Hot yoga by Anant.

So you see, at least 5 yoga classes. HAHAHAHA.

I love yoga so much, it totally outshine my love for running.

And then i got scolded by everyone. Cause yoga doesnt give me the enough cardio workout to burnt effectively. Which explains why, none of you see me losing weight at all. In fact, i gained 3 kg. After you gained weight, you are supposed to see some really obvious changes to your body. Like how my buddy slim down after her sinful Ireland trip. But sadly, I dont. Cause i dont do enough cardio.

Buddy says, my $260 Asics sport shoes is such a waste. Its only for pump class. T.T

Sis said, its all muscles mass gained. so I don have to worry. (muscles are heavier than fats. I dropped fat mass and gained muscles mass) HAHAHAHAH. Since my clothes didnt get smaller at all but my belts are all bigger now, I shall not be bothered by numbers. Numbers shall remain as numbers.

Back to the point. I really love yoga.

Yoga makes me calm. Yoga gives me the tranquility. Running do, but not as much as what yoga can offer.

I enjoy resting in the one hour of class. Stretching all  my muscles. (actually, its not that tight since i hardly run anyway. HAHAHAHAHA)

Yoga is just fun. I really don think of anything during the class. Just, enjoying what each pose brings me.

I would nv have imagined one day, i would love yoga so much. heh.

I am still trying my best to reach the next stage of yoga.

To remain calm; even outside the room. To face reality; Chill

I attended Anant's yoga stretch class ytd and he mentioned,

"Everyone has problems. But we can look at it differently. Small problem can become big. Likewise, big problem can become small too." Be positive. Nth too difficult. Its all in the mind."

Bring yoga outside class.
(:

We can all do this.
Smile everyone.

Keep calm and have peace.

Be positive veron.

Because being positive helps you in life.

Truth is, my body is becoming more tired. Not from the overdose in yoga. But from all the stress i am giving my brain every weekday.

I am so tired everyday cause my brain is overused. My laptop is fast becoming a display piece, which explains the lack of updates on my dusty blog. But, decisions are made and i didnt regret. Even though everyone seems to tell me its not entirely a right choice afterall. HAHAHA.

But its all in the mind. I am given a challenge and i have 2 yrs to prove myself. I shall remain hopeful.

Apply it from yoga to work. Nothing too difficult. One step at a time. I can do this.

Breathe in and out. Inhale and exhale. 

I realise i am still breathing. Not too difficult. Have faith and be positive.

In times of pains and dark lanes and bleak future, I shall smile.

The sun is still shining.

For there are still ppl who love me and life is still beautiful.

Repeat to myself, life is still beautiful and full of colours. Overcome this and I will emerge stronger.

I have been talking alot to mama. I have been very positive. In times like this, little veron is strong. (:

Have faith and dont lose to negativity. Its ok, stress is needed for that little push.

My legs are pulled higher today! Be determined. Do it with passion. Be a warrior. Aim and focus. Nothing too difficult. 

I love yoga and I shall love my job. Whatever that comes to me, accept it. I cant change what I am facing now, but life is alot easier if i choose to accept it.

Its all in the mind. (:

I am trying very hard.

Just like how i feel like dying when i first tried my hot yoga class. Today, i breathe normally and try to go for new heights my body set for the day.

Did you namaste today!

I am enjoying each and every single yoga class i go!!! ^^

I can see the subtle changes and improvements i make as time passes.

Results do show when sufficient time is given. Chill veron.
Keep calm and have peace.

I shall not repeat myself how useful yoga is.
HAHAHAHA.

Its the best form of exercise i have ever come across. Running comes second. oops.

Good night all!

Reflection

I have joined True yoga for abt 5 mths now.

I go for hot yoga class every week, maintaining at least 2 classes per week policy. So far so good. This week, i crazily went 5 classes. HAHAHA. I am actually v hard core. I can attend a 7am class and then attend a 715pm class on the very same day, just to attend my favourite instructor class. LOL.

I really enjoy the calm and namaste each lesson brings. And i desperately need that. I need to keep myself calm and relax. I am so tensed at work, sometimes i think its really driving me crazy. Yoga makes me chill a little, to just concentrate on my  poses and hope i did it right today. Yoga make me not think of anything except to focus, aim higher or to balance. To exhale and stretch further. Yes, I did it today. If i didnt, there is always next lesson to try it again.

Yoga is a lifelong process. You dont achieve flexibility overnight. The only way is to take baby steps, one step at a time. Consistency is the key. Be determined. Be disciplined. Go for your classes regularly. They come to you one day.

In 5 mths, you see how you hatch from an egg into a caterpillar. Probably still far to reach a pupa stage. But my point is, we have all grown up now. (OMG. Did i just type that? I think i work too much. HAHAHAH. LOL.)

From bent knees, I have locked knees.

From falling apart, I have balancing.

From distraction, I have discipline and focus (or so i hope.)

From giving up, I tried my best.

Because of my operation since 9, I have a mutated left elbow. Its not quite the same as other ppl. My elbow looks just the same as everyone else from appearance. But there is actually a subtle difference. And sometimes, that difference kills me. I just dont rotate my elbow the same as everyone else.

But no, that is not an excuse or obstacle. One day, I will be able to do the same yoga pose just like everyone else. No condition is too difficult. Veron, have faith. Its ok. I can do this. -repeat mode ON-

In 5 mths. I managed to do a right side plank with both thighs away from the ground. Of course w v shaky hands.

In 5 mths, I managed to do a left side plank with my left knee on the floor and right thigh away from the ground. 

I finally managed to do that last week. And i almost teared. Once, I asked XX the technique to do it cause i cant do it, he dismissed it as, "your elbow is not the same as others. Its just impossible for you to do it. Dont further injured it anymore." T.T

Truth is, whenever ppl do a left plank, i took a rest. Cause my elbow is just too painful. I did my left side plank with both thighs on the floor and died every single lesson. -Bong- Rest w child's pose.

But then again, there are alot of amazing stories how yoga managed to alter one's posture and condition. Although i know mine cant be altered much, since i cant remove the many mini bones in between my elbow joint. But perhaps one day, i may just be able to do the pose with ease, just like others.

And today, even though its just my right thigh away from the ground while doing my left plank, I am overjoyed. Looks simple to some, it really means alot to me.

I swear to do side plank in a hot yoga room after many many poses, its a metal discipline to play against the odds. Defy gravity. Do it. 

And yesterday is a testimony of how we changed. 

I see how Valerie did her side plank with both thighs up. Thats v amazing by how much she improved.

I see how MH did her side warrior with knees towards her ankle.

If its 5 mths earlier, we would gave up after 8 poses for ytd's nightmare class. Cause they are just impossible to do. Our heads spin. Our thighs sore. Its literally nightmare. I cant rmb the last time i sweat soooooooooooooooooo much, its insane. Although i was literally wtf-ing all the way cause the series of poses is just !@#$%^&*())(*&^%$#@. LOL. HAHAHA.

But you know sth, we have all come a long way. Even though its just 5 mths. (:

We all miss you so much lover. Esp mummy.

Valerie says, "today feels just like the good old days! even though I do go for yoga alone nowadays, nothing beats the feeling of having ur best buddies in the room sweating it out tog and laughing at the odd postures and winking at one another to encourage :) really happy Friday! #mintyisblogging like Veron"

(don kill me for quoting. HAHAHAHAHAHA)

So very true. Friends give you encouragements in times of needs. Strangers dont.
I miss my darling partners at yoga badly. (photoshop buddy's face somewhere)

And do you know sth, i finally understand what they mean by "square your hips" after 5 mths. Sometimes i can kick v high, but my hips goes unbalanced. I finally uds the meaning of square your hips ytd.

HAHAHAHA. Mirror is really helpful. 

I am still learning. Each lesson, i learn sth. What did you learn today?

Hot yoga.

#latepost.

I yogaed today. Did you?

I attempted to slow down my heart rate to namaste and bring myself into total dead pose. Inhale slowly, exhale slowly. Love the heated atmosphere.

I smile at the thought of how those ladies around me in their mid 50s are still practicing yoga, how flexible and determined they were. it warms my heart. They are still living beautifully and healthily And they shine, for how they choose to live their life. Those are not achieved overnight.

As age catches up, we have more commitments and more stuffs on hand to do, its by no means easy to step into the hot yoga room to forget everything, to calm yourself in one hour of tranquility. To attend the class itself its an achievement, let alone attending the class diligently. From how they performed each pose with easy grace, you know many yrs down the road ltr, you will mirror their image. In midst the simplicity of the poses lies a new level of difficulty achieved only with determination and sheer hard work.

Cleanse the body. Free the mind. Remove the toxins. Release the stress. Do i need to emphasize how awesome hot yoga it can be? Forget abt those poses that Brace the heat, enjoy the warmth. Cool your body down by rapid perspiring. They are prove of your hard work for attending hot yoga today. It nv fail to amaze me how standing with so little flesh on the floor can allow my heart rate to increase so fast and persipire so much. Its a full class today. Everyone is reaping the benefits of hot yoga.

No, I have never once regretted for signing up, a life long journey of yoga fun. And it shall remain as it is. heh. In a mth of consistent bikram/hot yoga, my improvements are amazing. Truth is, I am more flexible now. Locked knees were once a fantasy before they become reality. Now, just forehead to knee!! Of course, things are getting hard as I pushed myself for higher limits and goals set for my body.

This is so sexy.
 

Hot yoga has a lot of new yoga poses for me absorb and learn to perfect them. I am exposed to a new level of poses different from the 26 usual bikram poses i always do. Hot yoga repeat some of them, replacing the rest w poses I am still learning to grasp the gist of it. Truth is, I am being exposed to so much more and seriously, I have no idea how to have a smooth transition from one to the next. I have a longggggggggggggggggggg run more to go and achieve. Always learning, always achieving.

I cant do side plank. T.T I asked XX how to do it, but he says I have a mutated elbow and its not possible. T.T My arms perform sound waves just doing that pose. LOL. My arms are just weak.

Yes I know, my elbows are not balanced. Yes, I know I shouldnt be playful and broke my elbow. Yes I know I shouldnt be so weak and got knock down by a stupid soccer ball and then fall like a ball to the ground too. Yes I know, i shouldnt be that mischievous else papa wont have to spend so much money on me fixing my stuid elbow. Yes I know, my papa keeps reminding of that. Yes I know.

But then again, my mutated elbow allows me to do the eagle pose. Nvm, I shall have faith and trust yourself I can do this. Dear side plank, I will conquer you. (:

Although I think its gg to take a long long time. I have difficulty balancing myself even with one leg on the floor. LOL. With time and determination, I can do this. I can, because I believe I can. Go further and explore what used to be impossible. Back bending nv feel so good before.

 Its a brand new year of 2013. I know its gg to be awesome. It has already started to prove me its awesomeness. Its a brand new yr. Brand new goals and aims.

Reset button on, its time to move on and set new targets to achieve.
New hopes and dreams, I await.
 

 The opportunity is here. Finally. Brace the change and accept the impact.

NAMASTE!

i attended a very rewarding bikram class by Shaan today. (i attend bikram class at True yoga.)
honestly, i thought the class conducted by Yujung is a truly rewarding class. she is one of the better instructors in bikram - v encouraging.

but, i got a shock today. Shaan is even better. She is a v responsible instructor. no wonder her class is almost full. now i know why.

pls attend her class if possible! she will be back in 2013.

for the first time in my life, after attending so many bikram classes from everywhere, Shaan is the only one who will stop halfway and demonstrate the correct posture. although she only demonstrated 2 poses, probably due to time limitations. if she is given a choice, she would gladly demonstrate all the postures for you to spot your mistakes. LOL.

usually, 99% of the time, the instructor will not show you how to do the poses.
thats because bikram class has a fixed, standard 26 poses.



you learn by monkey see monkey do, imitating what others are doing on your left and right. trying v hard to understand and visualize what the instructor is saying, send prayers and hope that you are doing it correctly.

bikram is a strict 1.5 hours class. the next class is scheduled in 15 mins after you end your class.
there are strict no. of seconds for you to rest, strict no of seconds doing a particular pose. which means, there is really no time for the instructor to show you how to do a pose.

i used a long long long LONG time to understand and do the poses. LOL.

and, i am ashamed to say, i have been doing my eagle pose wrong. my thumbs should face me. my wist should be straight. NO ONE TOLD ME THAT BEFORE, until today.

nvm, so long i got it now. better late then nv.

Shaan brought me alive. she pushed my limits to a level i nv have imagined. its a personal best class for me today. she unleashed my hidden inflexibility. i thought i am gg to plateau for a long long time. LOL.  i shall bare in mind to attend Shaan's class faithfully.

she made me trust my body more. bent more. stretch more. believe in my spine more. push back more, lean back more.

sometimes, its truly amazing how one can balance with one feet, suspend and concentrate in the moment - just a few inches of flesh on the floor.

i finally have my toes seen behind my ankle in pose 4! (thats an achievement for me)
i finally managed to lock my knees flat on the floor, forehead to my knees in pose 23.

although i must admit, i am skeptical of achieving that for my next class. i probably got lucky. LOL.
a proper warm up to stretch more is essential.

i have come a long way.
from bent knees to locked knees.

i am happy with what i am doing.
and seriously, bikram is amazing. its addictive.

it calms my soul. it rejuvenates my body. it relaxes my mind.
no, running cant achieve that.
close perhaps, but not as good as bikram.

for a v long time i have been running without music. it serves to train my mental strength too.

its an attempt to calm myself, not wandering off to think abt lyrics and get moody (why are lyrics all so emo-ish?) but it didnt really have the same level of tranquility experienced as bikram classes. bikram needs my full concentration and effort, there is really no time and space for me to get distracted and think of sth else.

40 degrees hot sauna in a bikram class environment sounds v daunting to many. trust me, i have been through that.

the first time i went for my bikram class, i almost fainted in the class. the 90 min class seems to stretch likes its 90 hours. i feel giddy and jelly all over. out of the 26 poses, i am probably sitting down and resting for 13 poses. HAHAHA.

yes, thats how chui i am.
i can understand how one can almost black out by the intense heat.
cause i almost did once, a few mths ago when i started to go for bikram class regularly. its more than just scary. i thought i am gg to die of heat stroke. you radiate ALOT of heat.

no, i didnt go running for the hills and say no to bikram since that incident.
take it slow and easy.
one day, you will get used to the heat.

LOL.

once i asked myself if i like bikram, hot yoga or hatha (or other forms of yoga done in air conditioned room more). there are ALOT of variety of yoga. different ppl like different kinds of yoga. not all exercise is suitable for everyone.

i like to sweat. so, there is no doubt to the qn: its birkam. bikram is a weekly must workout exercise for me. i dont feel good if i dont attend bikram classes every week. i will try to find and squeeze time to go for 2 classes every week. LOL.

- Hot yoga is fun. a 1 hour class. you get to try new poses every time you go for a class, there are no standard fixed postures. you tone a different part of your body for every class you go. cause different instructor have diff poses.

of which, i need to repeat the process of monkey see monkey do again.
i always wonder what is the next pose to do, thinking if i am doing the pose correctly. truth is, hot yoga is v stressful for me. i probably need to attend like 1 yr of hot yoga classes to feel comfortable in it; to know what to expect next.

LOL! fun in a way too, you nv know what to expect. every single class you go, you train and tone diff parts of your body. (of course, unless you always go for a particular class by a specific instructor)

 i find hot yoga pace v fast too. usually there are no repeat poses, unlike bikram classes.

- Hatha yoga is v jaw dropping difficult for me. there are no hot temperatures to warm yourself up. hatha makes me realise the cold hard truth of how inflexible i am, even today. like ouch. i nv say so many wtf in my life before, except perhaps in hatha classes. the poses are all so difficult and jaw dropping.

how did they managed to do that without breaking bones? like, WAH SEH.
hatha is v difficult for me. LOL. in fact, it takes courage for me to attend the class. T.T

nvm,we must learn to walk before we run.
take it slow and easy.

one day, perhaps with enough determination, i will be able to achieve that too. one day, i can lock my knees with ease too.

be positive, be hopeful.  (:


truth is, every bikram class i go, i learn sth.
find it easier to do a particular pose. stretch more today.

every class is rewarding. every class is a joy to go.

you gain sth out of every class you attend.

peace, calm, relaxation ----> i can think of many many more. bikram is just amazing.

and pls, shake off the idea that bikram/hot yoga will make you lose weight. truth is, you lose water more. cause you sweat wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much.

compliment your workout with running/swimming if your intention is to lose weight. you need CARDIO.  your daily diet plays an impt role too. don indulge, don succumb to temptations, say no to fried food. yes, that fried chicken.

bikram is good. it stretches my tight muscles from my running. in a way, compliments my running too.
it work both ways.

enjoy exercising!

rmb, you exercise for yourself. dont give yourself excuses that you need your friends to accompany you in order to attend classes tgt.

exercise for yourself, not for others. if you have the need and tendency to go for classes ONLY if your friends are there to accompany you, chances are you will give up soon. well, its certainly not easy to find a common time for both of you to attend classes tgt right? everyone has their own commitments.

change your mentality. change your thinking.
exercise for yourself, not for others. some ppl just need to get this thinking to their thick skull head. (this is so Christian Grey. HAHAH) why why why, don do it for others. do it for yourself.

do it with passion, else you wont last long.
enjoy it with your heart.

appreciate from within.
it will do you alot of good.

stay healthy today! ^^

Just sharing:
should anyone be interested, ask for Jackson at 90050666. (he is a consultant from True Yoga, True Fitness and bikram) he is really nice. forever concerned abt the classes i attended, to ensure i am well taken care of.
pls find him. he is namaste friend cum consultant now.

well, i have seen far too many shitty and pushy consultants. Jackson is really a rare gem. LOL.

go for the free trial classes and see if you like yoga!
NAMASTE!

(:

weekends splendid.

i am back! for a mini update.

so the thing with working means heading to town to relax for the weekend.
well, staying at home seems the last thing on my mind, especially when work is alr so mentally stressed. heading out to relax and breathe in fresh air seems the next logical thing to do.

go around HM, go to F21, go to random shops for window shopping.

basically, as much as i loathe gg to town.
but there is really nth i can do leh?

except to go for window shopping, catch a movie, eat dinner at our favorite restaurant.
and the day is gone just like that.

oh, not to mention, a hole in the wallet cause we went out that weekend. LOL.

usually Saturdays are meant to be town roaming days.
Sundays are bean curd making at my house and running at the park with XX.

yup, my weekends are usually planned out and scheduled.

attended XX's relatives wedding.




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ice cream to remind me life is still sweet, so lets slow down our pace and breathe, eat and enjoy what we are having.

i really like the ice cream cone! i love the biscuit.




tea time!
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OTD.


i used at least one yr to remove most of the scars on my cheeks. its a long and painful process. i am glad and grateful for auntie's magical hands.

the nightmare finally ended. extraction is mega painful and i feel like dying.
lets hope pimples stay away from me.



*****
headed to town on friday.

oh boy, makeup less makes me look so pale. LOL.
totally no colour on the cheeks sia.

anyway, say hello to my holy grail blazer!

TCL colour blockbuster blazer in white, size S
ASOS lace dress in burgundy.






decided to eat ramen for dinner that night! ramen is my next favourite food.

soup that used hours after hours to brew into a bowl of yummylicious creamy, porky essence broth.
noodles that are springy.
eggs with the yellow yolk oozing out.

life is awesome.
grateful to eat. happy to eat food that i like, relieved to find and enjoy quality food.

Daikokuya ramen at Paragon.






*****
attended class on Saturday morning before i roam around in town. super shiok to attend class in the morning to kick start the day right! exercise to burn, then head off for awesome brunch, relax by catching a movie, destress by shopping.

(actually, shopping can be v stress de leh. you stress if you should buy this or that. i sinned at F21 for a leather jacket ytd. LOL)

sweat it all out! then you go for brunch with an empty stomach, enjoying all the food. HAHAHA.
since i am gg to town anyway, might as well use the time to enjoy my bikram first.

Ohvola Crochet Fresco top in white, Size M   
Love, Bonito Miranda Skirt in Cobalt, Size S 




love my outfit!
did i like say, i saw a girl who wore the exact same ohvola crochet top as me, wearing a blue bottom when i turned my head while using the escalator? we went to the same theatre for breaking dawn movie too! LOL.

what are the chances???
HAHAH.

nvm, both of us have got taste. the top looks very pretty on her!



thats our only photo with the Christmas tree this yr. HAHA. i shall go take more! ^^


say hello to my new flats i bought from Taiwan! i opened ceremony for my flats and crochet top.


decided to have Dean and Decula for bunch!
i always wanted to try their red velvet cake. it was sold out the last time i went there.
i finally got my chance ytd!

The cream chesse is a tad sweet. but there are hardly any red velvet cakes available in town!! anyone has any recommendations? maybe i should just head to PS cafe for my favourite carrot cake. LOL.

Red velvet cake
 

Sauteed Brioche French Toast with Caramelised Bananas.

this dish is really meant for sharing. nvm abt the potion, the Sauteed Brioche French Toast is really awesome on the first bite, its crisp, v slight crunchy.

but, the fact that its mixed with caramelised sauce makes the entire dish a little too overwhleming to finish it by its own.

therefore, i suggest you share the dish! my first toast taste really good. the second toast is making me full and the third toast just makes me sick. LOL. i am so relieved XX is there to help me finish the food. LOL.

but, i really like this though! its an awesome dish for the sweet tooth.
i shall admit that i have double standards for all things sweet. LOL.
 

The thick slices of Brioche consist of a layer crushed cornflakes to give the crunchy bite.
i like how the cold vanilla ice cream is served with the hot Brioche! hot meets cold is heavenly.

fresh berries added for your dose of antioxidants. did i say berries is my next favourite fruit? usually its 2 boxes per week.

maybe it would be better if they cut the amt of sugar used in the dish. LOL.


i am happy to see food. i am sooooooooooooooooo hungry!!!

Movie outfit to combat the cold!
its my favourite blazer to date. absolutely nth can threaten to rock its position in my heart. LOL. love the cut and material!



wrote my wishes on the balloon.


and XX was so lazy, he merely wrote, same same. O.O
my eyes were literally rolling.

how can he be that lazy????


and because life is sweet. and shall remain sweet.
 ice cream serves as a reminder to remind us that fact.

lets all stay happy k! there is no pt making your life so bitter.


meetup with friends for Christmas shopping!




and er, the 4 of us bought the exact same present. HAHAHA.
thats v epic indeed.

and dinner is,
predictable.

hello ramen! we met again!
pls tell me why veron cant stay away from you??

but i was so full from my toast and ice cream, i cant finish my ramen and gave everything to XX. HAHA. having a rubbish bin like bf is essential in life to ensure there is no food wastage.


i like black ramen for a dose of garlic.
XX like red ramen for a dose of chili.
what kind of ramen is your favourite?


how did you spend your Saturday!!

bikram class.

meiho and i had a very awesome time at bikram class today.

the best i had in mths actually.
perhaps, because i have a very good rest at home ytd.

bikram is advanced yoga class. the intensity, the duration, the high temperature of 41 degrees actually makes it harder than the usual hot yoga class. but i am enjoying it. no matter where you go, the poses are the same. the standard set of 26 poses.

its a highly intensive work out. i swear at just the 2nd pose, your stomach, thighs and arm are alr generating alot of sweat. by 26 poses your entire large towel is soaked wet, if you are working hard in every single pose. it amazing how much one can sweat.

i don even feel tired today.
as usual, i did all my 25 poses and i think i fared much better than before. (i always skip one pose so as not to further injured my left elbow)

no looking back to how much you did in the last pose. look forward. try for your best for the second set. not achieved overnight. i am glad i did my best today.

there is a beginner at class today. looking at her makes me think back to where i am standing today, how far i have been. i smiled to myself. JIA YOU GIRL! one day, you will shine. lets all jia you together.

i started my first bikram class 5 yrs ago. and then i stopped. when i picked up again recently, it was yet another round of hell. shaky legs. unsteady movements. i still do, although lesser than before. with each class, i learn more, understand more and find myself at peace.

thats how awesome bikram is.

and hooray, i have been to enough classes that i finally rmb the 26 poses. that takes a lot of time to memorise and not be stunned looking around which is the next pose to do. i used to kan chiong and look everywhere (cause its so hot, so hard to concentrate alr you still got to hear what the instructor is saying.) the easiest way is to copy the person in front of me, left of me, right of me what on earth they were doing. HAHAHAHA.

the technique. the strength. the length. the concentration. the focus. the understanding of each posture (there is alot of understanding to each pose. takes alot of lesson for you to do it correctly. most of the time, we all did it wrongly the first time round.

you need to go for enough lessons, under the coaching of different instructors to really comprehend how to do each step. each instructor has their own way of saying the instructions. with more lessons, you can hear better and more carefully what the instructors are saying and from there you improve.

i am actually feeling depressed that i have to give up all the effort i have put in the recent mths cause i decided to spend the money on braces instead. T.T its so difficult to get your body used to the heat, the intensity and the poses.

its a life long process for you to improve and be more healthy. there is still so much to learn and improve. i will need a lifetime to learn and do poses like those shown in the posters. too difficult to kneel down and have my forehead touching my knee or bend down to have my elbows behind my calf muscles touching. they are not even close to touching. LOL. but, i am secretly happy to see my feet above my head in the standing bow pose. HAHAH. although, not high enough yet. still a long way to go!

a lifetime of continuous hard work in order to make your body that flexible. no shortcuts. only determination and sheer effort.

overall, bikram improves your bones mass cause you absorb better, strengthen your spine,  improves your respiratory and digestive system and overall good for health. haiya, the instructor just wanna convey how good bikram is. LOL.

i quoted from the web:

Bikram Yoga's twenty-six posture exercises systematically move fresh, oxygenated blood to one hundred percent of your body, to each organ and fiber, restoring all systems to healthy working order, just as Nature intended. Proper weight, muscle tone, vibrant good health, and a sense of well being will automatically follow.

le sigh. let me find more groupon bikram classes!

nonetheless, be it bikram or running, its still a form of exercise.and nth beat better than sweating it all out. (:

but haiz.
went for a international buffet after bikram class and now i am having some very serious stomach upset.
been to the toilet 7 times. i am losing water, too fast too furious.

i hope the condition is under control with the help of the pills and i will be able to continue with the run tml.
i really wanna go!!!

its our minty day.
pray for me for a well veron.

meanwhile, i will hydate myself cause i am severly lack of water from all the diarrhea.
hope you will all enjoy your Sunday! my girlfriends and i are all gg to enjoy our run tml morning!

happy Sunday all!
all right. i shall go do some stuff before i hit the sack tonight.