Rona
Rona
I started practicing Bikram’s Yoga in 2003.
I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus (SLE), commonly known as Lupus Arthritis, in 1994. Lupus is characterized as an illness with many faces. Lupus can affect many many parts of the body, and not just the joints.
I experience many unhappy changes because of it. Physically and mentally this illness took control of my body. I was put on all sorts of medications to keep it under control. But with all these medications also came many side effects. I did not want to rely on these medications to make me feel better.
I tried going to the gym to see if it would give me some energy and it did but not for very long.
Then a dear friend of mine told me about Bikram Yoga. I was very sceptical at first, I had no strength or flexibility, how can I possibly do yoga?? I had nothing to lose so I tried it and I was hooked.
My body has never felt so good. I can truly and honestly say that Bikram’s Yoga has definitely helped me physically and mentally and now I live a happier and healthier life because of it. People look and me and don’t even realize I have arthritis any more. But I do and I will have to manage it for the rest of my life.
For all you arthritis sufferers’ there is something else you can do for yourself besides taking medications and that is Bikram’s Yoga. Please do it for yourself and try it!! You have nothing to lose but so much to gain. Less pain or even no pain, how about that!
In my class don’t be afraid to fail be afraid not to try. All you have to do is try and you will get 100% benefit.
I look forward to seeing you at my class! Dont be shy and say hello, I would love to hear your story.
