fraseram

I actually went to a recording studio and did my own!!!! NOw I have three classes and thinking about the one you talked about from yoga download. It does help when you are in the hot room aften to change it up a bit. I LOVE my cd though because its timing and cues that speak to me

as an a confirmed addict on many levels we tend to reach for something when we are at unease. If we are at peace we feel no desire to run and hide in our fix of choice. (and of course I speak in terms of my experience) It does help no dout putting us at peace and quieting those ‘voices’ I do know as well though I WOULD and DO need to take extra care and other steps to remain sober I would still do some reaching out (AA?) to learn and talk and share as there are many pieces to a sober puzzle. I have been sober for 5 years and doing bikram for two and needed to take many steps in my journey.

have you tried to wrap it at the base or your neck?

I am familiar with your struggle as I have osteo fragility and have broken my hip not once… but twice LOL
With the replacement joint even when you are ‘healed’ and no longer have restrictions the new joint DOES have very real limitations that I would honor. I would be VREY careful in Eagle and not put pressure on your hip when bent past 90 degrees. also be aware of toe stand and spine twist and feel what is comfy in your body. Try these poses out of hot room so you can get a more honest feeling of them and your hip then apply that in the hot room so you don’t go past any danger points.
I am so glad you found this practice and it does so many beautiful things just be careful as well. Once they replace your hip they can only go in and ‘fix things’ or give you a new hip maybe once more. Their options are limited if you were to do something so please use caution.

I think that can happen to anyone (even NOT in a practice!) We all have days where we just don’t feel like ourselves. I would not worry too much about it but I do have a tip for you……. try another dose of coconut milk in the afternoon before the drain sets in. Sometimes what can happen is after class we forget we still need to hydrate…. or we can OVER hydrate which can lead to low sodium levels. both have the same draining effect on our system. good luck

I had (have) the same problem…… I take my eyes to wear I start to feel myself shift then STAY there for a while and so on. One step at a time remember :0

i left my mat and room went out and went to the washroom refill water ect… i do not change or move my mat. I do have an energy drink between classes though to keep me going. i have a full glass of coconut milk and a scoop of whey protein powder.

the only other thing that causes vertigo in me is a drop in blood sugar /blood pressure. are you getting up too fast? when does this happen for you?

I too take tablets.. I take one before and and one after … HUGE diff

sounds like a good theory… the only concern I would have would be the body getting used to the heat over and over. It only takes about 3-5 days to loose that ability in our bodies and about 10 days- two weeks to be fully back in the swing. A lot happens to your body during that process that may put unneeded stress on it. If you want to follow this approach I would still hit the hot room once every couple of days (even if it’s for one set or just to rest in the heat)

I have hypoglycemia too… I have found for me going in following your second routine (eating longer before class and having an empty belly) works best however to combat the sugars I bring in a nutrient drink to class which fuels my body. I use coconut water which had sugar but a $$$ option. A good home made drink is boiling a little water w/ a herbal tea organic honey and lemon juice then pouring the smaller brewed portion over ice. The ice melts diluting the double strong drink and making an iced tea. It’s yummy gives you energy, and keeps the sugars from crashing.