vokba

Hi Andrea,

Sorry it took me so long to reply. IN fact, due to illness in my husbands family, I have had to stay away from my practice for 3 weeks. Just restarted last week! So, let’s see what happens this time around. Much like many newbies to Bikram yoga, I quickly became addicted and was practicing almost every day. Perhaps this was too much for my body all at once. Not that I am not in shape, but yoga is a different kind of discipline. I am 49 and a healthy 58 kilos so my practice is more about all around balance (in life and on the mat!) but I admit that it would be nice to slim the legs a bit. I used to do more cardio training and some limited pilates.

In response to the problem I was having (swollen ankles and feet), I don’t think it was an injury. No pain at all. I started part way through making my own electrolyte drink by adding celtic salt, lemon and maple syrup to bottles water. Now I am also drinking coconut water.

This time around my goal is to practice 5 days a week and give my body 2 days off for rest. Will keep you posted!

Namaste,

Victoria