So I have two classes to update you on before the weekend officially starts! Through my Classtivity passport I had signed up for Vinyasa Flow level 2/3 at Sacred Sounds yoga. I had never even heard of the studio, but as I walked up to the front door, they had a sign that said it was Lululemon Meatpacking's studio of the month. This to me was a very good sign! When I walked up to the second floor they asked that I take my shoes off before entering. It was so clean and quiet. It gave me a good feeling about what was to come. I entered the room and I could tell that the majority of the class were regulars. It turned out that it was and just me and another woman were new. The instructor was fantastic. She had asked the class if there were any requests, and one person had suggested focusing on the shoulders. The instructor then preceded for about 15 minutes discussing why its important to open up the shoulders and explained in detail about the specific muscles. Surprisingly, I was fascinated and a little relieved that someone finally explained to me why I am doing what I am doing.
Side note: Every time I have ever done yoga, I feel like I am going through the motions and cant wait until its over. I also partake in it from time to time when I feel like I need a good stretch.
This however, felt so different. I think that being surrounded by people that were so much better than me pushed me in a very different way. The instructor also makes all the difference, and she was so knowledgeable-I have never sweat like that in yoga! I would definitely go back. They also offer aerial yoga in which you hang from scarves that are attached to the ceiling. Dying to try that. Pink had done that when she was opening for Justin Timberlake on his Futuresex Lovesounds tour. It was pretty bad ass.
One more thing that I really loved about the studio may seem silly, but I loved the neighborhood. It was on Bleecker street and there is something to be said for where you end up after a class. I don't get to that area very often and it was so alive.
Now for my Tracy Anderson Method class. The only way to describe this would be YIKES.
The studio is on Hubert street in Tribeca which until yesterday I had literally never heard of. As I was walking there I saw a girl in Lululemon from head to toe and shiny Nikes so I had a feeling she was heading the same direction. So I followed her. I got there a little early and the guy who checked me in at the front desk told me that I would need 2 towels maybe more because turns out the room is heated!! I had no idea!!!!
I am also glad that I got there early because I was able to see the last 15 minutes of the dance cardio class. Everyone was dripping sweat like I had never seen before and their faces were beet red! and NO ONE was smiling. When we entered the room for the atTain Definition class,
I had approached the instructor to let her know it was my first class because again, everyone looked like a seasoned professional. The teacher literally laughed at me and said, "GOOD LUCK!!". SO I got nervous and then decided that I had to kick ass. And that's what I did. I am incredibly sore today but in a good way that I know it has to be working. You don't stop for even a second the entire class, and you do an insane amount of repetitions. We used free weights, mats, ankle weights, and our own body resistance. It was insane. I would most definitely go back, but don't expect anyone to talk to you!
Thats my update!! Have a great weekend!
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