Hot Yoga

Today Sarah and I went for our very first class of 'Hot Yoga'. For those of you who don't know what this is - it is yoga in a heated room - and I mean heated! I read somewhere that it is 40c in there. Basically you do 90 minutes of yoga in extreme heat - quite the challenge! I had no idea what to expect going in... I was really nervous - scared that I might pass out, or throw up, or god knows what.

In the end I found it to be a very challenging and wonderful experience. It was hard - I had to sit out of the last couple poses because I felt light headed. Also, I don't think I have ever sweat that much in my life! The instructor was great - he is actually the owner of the studio.

And what a beautiful studio! It is very well maintained, clean and comfortable. 

Sarah and I got 3 for 1 passes. We have already paid, so now we can go 2 more times for free! I am really excited to go, and will report back on how those classes go.

To report on the first one, here's how I was/am feeling:

- SUPER nervous beforehand...

- a little jolted by the heat and humidity when I entered the studio

- found it to be not as bad as I had expected to start

- found it hard to hold onto my own body when required (holding my ankle, etc) because I was SO sweaty

- near the end started to feel lightheaded...

- sat out a couple poses and drank a lot of water

- could not wait for the coolness of the lobby when it was over

- I now feel super limber and relaxed

- feeling a bit drained and tired, but I still need to eat more food

- super excited to give it a second try! (and proud of myself for not passing out)

:)

I won't be so nervous next time!

Check out their website at: www.bikramyogakw.com

Canada Arts Connect

A piece of mine was featured on Canada Arts Connect!!!!

Check it out!!!

http://canada-arts-connect.blogspot.com/2009/05/job-listings-for-monday-may-18-2009.html

Cocoon Apothecary

I love Cocoon Apothecary. Here are the reasons why:

1) They are local! So local in fact, that these lovely products are made in the very city I live in.

2) They are pro recycling. So much so, that they are now packaging some of their items in glass. Mmmm. Glass is SO much nicer than plastic!

3) They are animal friendly.

4) They are purely plant based, natural and VEGAN! Not that I am vegan, but I appreciate the effort they put into making these products chemical and animal free.

5) The stuff works - I am either using or have used at some point pretty much all of their products. They are not all listed on their website right now, but there is quite a few items.

I just received a shipment from them today (hence my blog post). I ordered: 

Petal Purity - a facial cleanser that I simply cannot get enough of. It is so smooth and nice and leaves your skin feeling just lovely and clean.

Rose Dew - a facial toner that you spritz onto your face after cleansing. You have no idea how wonderful this feels until you try it.

Spotbuster - a roll on pimple treatment that really works. Let's face it - I've got pimples - we all know it. I am trying to do something about it :P

Magic Bean - a body creme. I have never had Magic Bean before, so this one is a first for me but I am super excited about it because it smells like a chocolate milkshake.

I was just so thrilled to receive my package today, because this is the first time I have ever had their facial cleanser and body creme packaged in glass! You have no idea how excited this makes me. The roll on's have always been in glass, but the cleanser and cremes were always in plastic. I am stoked. I hate plastic.

Anyways, please check them out. If you live in the KW area they are usually at the Stitch n' Kitsch shows which happen at First United Church a few times a year. They also sell at some stores in Toronto and Kitchener... not sure of the details but you can check them out on their website. 

http://www.cocoonapothecary.com/

Support local, natural, animal friendly, vegan, etc body products!!!!! Face it, they are better for you in the end!

:)