TG-
is it a Bikram class at a "non-Bikram" place? (morning classes are awesome!)
Shannon-
my studio is starting a challenge tomorrow that is every day, for a month. I would love to do that, but I am worried that I couldn't commit and/or would get bored, so I don't...(isn't that a lame reason?!)
I live in a pretty "natural" community, so not only does the studio smell ripe, but many people don't shower. It is rough, and the carpet is something I just try to block out altogether. I have seen bug colonies in there! YUCK! I just went this morning, 7:00 class, and it was amazing. I love to start my day off like that.
I am big on cross-training in general, but I am currently revamping my schedule. I am hoping to do Bikram 2x/wk, at least. It's hard to commit to that with my schedule, and it also add$ up, big time. That said, I do believe that the more I go, the better I feel, as I said before.
In terms of other sports, I guess I am first and foremost a runner. I compete regularly, and run 5K's to 1/2 marathons. I believe that yoga really helps me with both my terrible hamstrings as well as my posture and breathing, especially when I need to "dig deep" in long runs. I live in New England where it gets really humid in the summer, so doing Bikram reminds me that no matter how hot I get on a hot run in August, it's never as hot as my studio!
