Some people love it -- it's yoga done in a roon generally heated to above 100. Warmth loosens the muscles and generally allows people to get into poses deeper. Some people also believe sweating gets toxins out of the body.

I had a boss who did it while trying to get fit for her wedding, and lost tons of weight (she wasn't big to start with, by any means, but ended up like, a size 4) and LOVED it. She said it was really tough to start with, but was addictive after a couple sessions. The results were tempting, but I tend to be super heat sensitive...OTOH, I like saunas and stuff, sometimes, and don't die, so....I keep contemplating and not doing.

I like saunas and Jacuzzis, but I like to LOUNGE in heat, jump into a cool pool (or step outside into the night) and return.

I don't like MOVING in heat.

I sweat like a trucker during regular yoga, I can only imagine I would drown myself in a hot yoga class.

I hate heat so the only advantage I can figure from hot (Bikram) yoga would be that focusing on the heat misery would distract me from the yoga pain.

I had a friend who became obsessed with hot yoga, and she too lost a lot of weight. I would only lose weight with hot yoga because one can't eat while passed out.

-t - I forgot to say thank you for the headsup about the Bee Haven. If I manage to make it to Davis on my trip, I hope to add that in. I really liked my tour of UC's Bee-Friendly Garden. [link]

I have installed a door. And drilled a hole for the door knob even though I didn't exactly have the right equipment. I am victorious. And sore. And I want a trophy.

Then I had to call my mother, because she'd called while I was doing manual labor.

Shrift, I've been meaning to say that I'm impressed with your gym attendance.

Thanks. I've only been managing 2-3 times a week and only about 30-45 minutes when I'm there, although I lift weights at home and walk a lot while carrying heavy bags, so.

Something is better than nothing, right?

Sounds like you're working out quite a lot at home if you include the track and door installing. Congrats! Take a hot bath!

I have installed a door.

Doors are hard. Here's a cookie.