Before yoga I ran roughly 30 miles per week. My body was a mess. My knees, ankles and back hurt, my hips were tight, my neck was always tweaked, my diet was terrible. I couldn't touch my toes and, I had just run a marathon.  

The Bikram Journey has been fun and challenging.   During my first class I did not know who I despised more, the friend that invited me, the instructor or this Yahoo named Bikram. However, once class was over I noticed how great I felt.  I felt lean, my spirits were great and I new prospective on the challenges that I was dealing with outside of class. 

Outside of the yoga studio is where I have seen the most drastic changes.  While my poses improved so did my life.  

My diet was the first thing to change.  I noticed, over time, that I started eating less without any effort.  My body did not need the additional unneeded caloric intake.  Then I started eating salads and fruit.  What was happening to me?  I did not even try.... 

The next thing I noticed was the change with the people I enjoyed being with.  Suddenly I enjoyed being around people that were practicing yoga and experiencing the same things I was.

Today the majority of my closest friends are now yogis.  

I now have a network of friends all over the country through my yoga practice.  I have felt welcomed by yogis in other states I have visited and have therefore enriched my traveling experiences.  

Reflecting makes me realize how great my life has become beyond the physical aspect of yoga.  (And yes I do like being lean and strong) 

Outside of the yoga studio, I am a Realtor.  Yoga has helped me maintain a balanced calm energy when they are going through challenging times.  Buying and selling a home is VERY stressful and I strive to be available and "on" for them when they need me.  It is rewarding to see people find the living environment that rounds out their life.  It is particularly enjoyable to work with fellow yogis to find the perfect living situation that combines, mind, body and spirit.