No one but you will know what comes from this experience of rededicating yourself to yourself except for you (and I hope I get some great stories to publish next month). Beyond the physical rigor of practicing Bikram for 30 days, there is the psychic pull of 20, 30, 40, 50 years of habit that are sabotaging our efforts. Habits. You wake up exhausted and your mind immediately goes to "I'm going to skip practice today. I'm tired. I'm sore. I'm pissed."

 

But then you remember your commitment to yourself. You wrote your name on that board. And so you practice. And then you are done. You've practiced one more day. And so it goes. And then your 30 days are over and, though this sounds drastic, like yoga hyperbole, you are forever changed. It is not unlike climbing a mountain or giving birth. At so many moments during the journey you doubt yourself, question your stamina and ability. And then you've done it.  Have I made my point here people?  Stick with it. Do your challenge because with every breath of Pranayama and every spine twist, you are giving yourself the gift of your life. Use each other. Support each other. Be ready to have ups and downs, goods and bads. They are all part of the journey of your life. Good luck you warriors!