Extreme soreness and fatigue

Are you drinking something woth electrolytes? Like coconut water or Ultima, if not try that.

That helped me a lot.
Marilyn

I agree with that for sure. And would also suggest trying to go back to class even when you are still sore. I know that sounds crazy, but I went to my second class ever right after a hard day of skiing – I could barely walk! Yes, my awkward pose and such were pathetic – it barely looked like I was squatting down at all. BUT – it really helped wring that lactic acid out of my muscles and eliminate the soreness that I expected.

As crazy as it sounds, I would try to go two consecutive days. Hydrate yourself (with electrolytes) very well before and after classes. And don’t go into it with any expectations of what you should be able to do. It’s not how far you get into the poses, but that you are trying what you can with correct form. And even if you spend half the class in various resting poses… I think it will help. It’s worth trying.

[quote author=”kittunyamail-p” date=1294687450 Still wondering how long it typically takes a body to get used to this extreme level of exercise. Or will I always be this sore for so many days after?

As all my Bikram teachers remind us in class that every persons body is different and you’re always in a different space from the classes before the one in the present, so all you have is the moment. This is so we can be in the moment and not compare our abilities, stamina or strength thus creating more stress on ourselves that we “should be performing” at a higher level and that also includes how long it takes for our bodies to recuperate from one class to the next.

I used to be able to feel ALL my muscles down to the lining that attaches the muscle to the bone, today I feel the achiness of the blood flow through the muscles and dehydration because I tend to make a last minute decision to go and have not prepared myself enough for the class. So it’s something I need to work on. Like the others shared so far, you may be low in electrolyte after a class so it’s good to drink a coconut water before/after class as well as plenty of water before/after class. If you’re still achy, try taking a hot bath in epson salts or a shower when you get home.

I’m not a morning workout person and work full time so evening classes are my only time. I have a small snack, a shower, a short meditation session and usually out like a light. That’s just me the last few classes, tomorrow may be different.

Good luck and be good to yourself. You are where your body needs you to be.
Jan

always a shower for me afterwards, wash all the sweat away and seems to relax the muscles.

For me, I’ve found that the more often you go to class is the quicker that your body will get use to yoga. I went to classes even if my body was sore. After a few months the soreness was subtle.

You might want to check with the teachers if your postures were done correctly e.g. when to contract your stomach / legs. Incorrect postures might cause soreness too.

I take electrolites, msm, bananas, plenty of water and still my muscles hurt, specially the hamstrings and my lower back. Sometimes my practice is really good and I can do even the head to knee pose with no problem but other times I am not able to do it at all…what I have to do to relax my muscles? I practice 4 or 5 time a week and sometimes just 2 days a week because the pain is annoying..
Do you think that this much time in the heat can weaken my muscles and bones? I have been practicing for 3 years now and do you think that s too much exercise? I would love to hear some answers. Thanks
Namaste