Despite the lack of chatter on here the last few days, the challenge is still on (DAY 16). Still bending, still stretching and absolutely loving it. My girlfriend commented the other day that I am glowing…and I am pretty sure I am not preggers, so it must be the yoga.
A Force of Energy
I am really digging my new lifestyle and how great it makes me feel. I like that I can see some toned definition in my mid-section, feel like I can walk on water after class and have loads of energy to boot.
One of my personal goals for the Semperviva 40 Day Yoga Challenge was to tone up my stomach area. If I could direct my love for ice cream and beer to certain body parts I would be sending it directly to my ass. I have been happily growing it for the past few years, but in this time, my tummy decided it wanted equal attention and started storing excess for winter hibernation. I have had this fear that in the process of toning my abs and back, my bum would be lost. But so far, so good. It is amazing how much posture helps with this. With all the focus in class on lengthening the spine and protecting the lower back, I am no longer slouching in my swivel chair at work – slouching can obviously give the appearance of a little belly because everything is relaxed and hanging out.
The increase in energy right after class is a highlight. I come out rejuvenated, pumped and ready to take on the world. This has once or twice resulted in me heading right to the grocery store to buy up every fruit and vegetable in sight for lack of a better, immediate excuse for burning it off. Despite the feeling of instant energy though, I have noticed an overall burnout. This can probably be attributed to my insane work environment lately, but I wonder if this new daily physical exertion might require a few extra winks each night…
A Vancouver Notebook 
Hi Jennifer, I’m doing the challenge too so it’s nice to read someone else’s experience! I’m surprise you feel that energized because I feel quite the opposite right niw (day 17 right?). And I was already doing 3 to 4 power classes a week for about a year when I started the challenge so it’s not like I went from no exercise to full work out…
It might have been Gloria’s kundalini last night… Where does one find all this energy?
hi Alej,
thanks for checking out my blog! let me tell you, the energy is not always there and like I said in the post…its more of an immediate energy. overall i too am a bit exhausted and think i might have to adjust my sleep to compensate. i am going to post later to day about hitting the wall in class last night. thought my shoulders were going to give out on me. i’ve never spent as much time in child’s pose! I really want to check out one of G’s kundalini classes. Maybe I will see you at the next one? Would love to chat!
p.s. going to add your site to my blogroll. Did a bit of reading myself and really enjoyed it! cheers
Thanks for taking a look at my blog and adding it to your blogroll! Now that’s motivation to keep it going 😉
If you want to try Gloria’s Kundalini on Monday night I strongly advise you to turn 15 minutes early to make sure you get in, there was about 100 people last Monday I believe…!
I haven’t decided whether I will go back next Monday cause my calves are only just recovering but if you go then I might and hopefully I’ll find you.
I went to Rachel’s Hatha last night at the Sky Center and her class was just what I needed.