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in reply to: off balance for a week #8838
I have been practicing for 5 weeks now. I am at about class 23. What I have noticed is that I really do have to hydrate throughout the day before class, or the heat is unbearable and feel super wiped out afterwards. In addition, I find that what I eat really affects how I feel. If I eat heavy food with cream sauces during the day (I do the 6:30 PM class), or ice cream, I don’t tolerate the heat as well. If I eat lighter, like salads, lean proteins, grains, etc. then I can tolerate the heat much better. And, finally, if you are sweating that much — like 5 times a week, you have to make sure you put the correct nutrients in your body. I take a whole food supplement some days (New Chapter brand). I also use Ola Loa vitamin drink some days. And, I make sure I take an electrolyte packet and mix it with my water. I have also had coconut juice afterwards on some days (since I’m really not consistent with any of the supplements). It has potassium in it. About week 3, I felt nauseous every day during and after practice. By day 6 on that week, I was so weak and wiped out. I felt horrendous. I was also bloated and jiggly feeling. I talked to the instructors and they said I might be low in trace minerals. They advised having electrolytes. It has been 2 weeks now. I have made some changes (as listed above), and I feel better. I also do not eat directly before class. That is never a good recipe for me. Also, do you think you might be detoxing a bit with all of the sweat?
in reply to: So what do you wear? #8837I say you wear fabric that is moisture wicking, fitted, and something you feel comfortable wearing. My yoga studio sells Shakti and Prana clothing (I think). The shorts are really short and many of the tops don’t seem to offer support for a curvier gal. I would be self conscious wearing something so small. Maybe one day when I am in better shape, but right now, I want to be comfortable. My preference would be longer bike shorts in moisture wicking material and a halter tank with of some type in moisture wicking material. I found a store called Lucy that sells yoga clothes. Unfortunately, they only sell the short bicycle shorts that come down about 2 inches or so from your inner thigh area. Those are too short for my liking. I did buy a pair, but I don’t feel comfortable wearing them. So, I bought fitted capris like what one would wear to a power yoga class. And, I like them. I also bought some power yoga halter tops that work well for me. I like that they aren’t skin tight so as to show my little extra around the middle. I bought a size medium for that reason instead of a small because when I am looking at myself in the mirror, I notice the little extra chub visible above my waist band and my judgement about myself makes me weaker in my poses. I am coming to a place of more self-love as I get better in my practice, but initially starting off (I’m up to class 23 now), I don’t want to be distracted by that. I want to have my strongest thoughts guiding me. The size mediums offer support in the bra area, and I like that the tops have petals or whatever they are called inside so that my nipples don’t stick out. I did buy a different tank top at Lucy that comes down kind of low. I feel like my boobs are about ready to bust out, and that makes me uncomfortable in class. So, my recommendation — especially if you are new, is to wear something you are comfortable in that is moisture wicking. As you come to love yourself more, you can buy something smaller and more suited to the heat. But, I’m not there on the skimpy clothing yet (maybe not ever) as I tend to be more modest and conservative anyway. I also recommend a yogitoes towel (or 5 if you go everday). They grip the mat better and don’t slip, and it has changed my practice because it helps eliminate the distractions that pull me away from concentrating on a pose. This is important for me as a beginner.
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