I started doing yoga about four years ago when I was living in Vancouver, Canada. The day I went to the studio for the first time, I had no idea what I was about to experience. I just went there and took the class, no expectations at all, that's one of the best parts.
So what I got back was just amazing! For the first time ever I felt something so strong coming out of me, it was a deep feeling, it was beautiful, passionate and energizing. I just knew this yoga was made for me. It totally suits me, and the best thing was that I was able to do it; it felt like it was a part of my nature.
I never felt so proud of myself, from that moment I stopped thinking that I was made with no talent, it brought the best out of me, so I started practicing and made Bikram Yoga part of my way of living.
At the beginning, I was just doing a few classes a week and not knowing very well what I was doing. I just wanted to learn more and more about the practice, the poses, and all about myself; it was like getting to know someone new.
I just recognize myself on many different ways, it was beautiful to be able to do something that comes out of you, it's unique, it's your own creation, that I just I simply fell in love with who I was turning into.
After a year and a half of practicing, I went back home to Mexico, I knew there was no Bikram yoga, so I stopped practicing for about six months. Then I decided to start doing yoga by myself, it was kind of hard to be my own teacher.
The few physical problems I had, improved a lot, as well as my practice, but after doing it for a year and a half I started feeling that there was something missing; there was no purpose. I missed having the spirit and passion that I used to have.
In 2007 I had an opportunity to move to Dallas, Texas. I was going to be able to practice again at a Bikram studio and to take my practice into a different level, and that's exactly what happened!
The day I restarted my practice with a: new teacher, new studio, hot room, it was just great! My whole person responded in a very nice and interesting way, my body remembered every pose and movement. I also remember how sore I was the next few days, but it was part of the process and totally worth it.
My experience at practicing at Bikram Yoga Dallas has been awesome, I consider myself very grateful and lucky for having this gift. I have received, learned and developed great values from having excellent, joyful, fun loving, and kind teachers, as well as all the encouragement and beautiful energy from all the students.
Thank you God and family for your love!
Sincerely,
Adriana Alvarez
