My Unique Thirty Day Challenge

Ok I will admit that I tend to take things to extreme and my yoga practice is no different. My biggest disappointment with Bikram is how little of an upper body work out it provides.  For the past year I would try different cross fit type workouts but always seemed to get hurt…Bikram was my only constant.  I just completed a unique thirty day challenge that was excellent (time consuming yes but EXCELLENT on so many levels).  I did a traditional 30 day challenge at my home studio focusing on my traditional 6 am timeframe.  Then in the evenings before bed I did the Hot Yoga Doctor DVD at home going into what I call my personal beast mode during the floor series.  What that means is that I intermixed different high intensity cross training exercises in between postures (such as pushups; Burpies; planks, squats, etc…constantly mixing it up but focusing a great deal on my upper body).  The 30 Day Challenge just ended and what a different I feel (my upper body has never been stronger and my wife has commented numerous times on how my muscles have grown).

It was a challenge that I plan to continue (just not everyday) and I look forward to adding this into my workouts.  What I liked best about it was how the yoga postures brought me into a calm state of mind both physically and mentally (a great balance to the all out cardio workout).  Just thought I would share in case someone wants to take on a new challenge….Looking forward to the beach!