Bikram Yoga Decatur

Jessica, 29

I am physics graduate student at Emory University. The field of my studies is biophysics. I am experimentalist, which means I spent most of time in the laboratory, trying to understand the dynamics of molecular phenomenons. When I am not there, I like exercising, or going for long walks. I love outdoors, which is strange for my case since I grew up in one of the largest cities of the world, Mexico City. I was born in a small city in Mexico, but when I was a baby my family moved to Mexico City. I lived there until I went to college here in the US.

How Often: I don't have a constant regime, but I try to do yoga 3-4 a week.

How Long: On and off 3 1/2 years.

Benefits: There a lot of benefits that I have received from Bikram's yoga. Physically, I found that I have more endurance; emotionally, I feel more relax and my tolerances for hard situations has increase. I remember the first day I practice yoga, I was so tired at the end of the class, which I thought I wouldn't have energy the next couple of days. But, the next morning I was up and full of energy early in the morning... I still get that energy every time I go. It's a great feeling. Therefore, I think that every time I practice yoga or that I know I am going to do Bikram Yoga it puts a smile in my face. I know that doing yoga, not only will help me physically, but also mentally.

Challenges: I think one of my main challenges is to keep focus. My mind tends to wonder around. Also, I am trying to learn how to pace myself, and learn what are the needs of my body and my mind.

Anything else: I think Bikram yoga has been a great experience for me. But, I think this experience has been even greater because of all the instructors that I have had. They have all been very kind and friendly...even if I am all sweaty.