Driving through Kansas

I started to type up my blog last night, after taking a yoga class at Bikram Yoga Oklahoma City, when suddenly lightening struck, thunder roared, and an immediate downpour of water hit the roof, and the power went out. This morning, I was awoken by an earthquake! Good Morning Oklahoma!

I taught this afternoon and I shared a story about my hyponaetremia.  My cautionary tale of the importance of electrolytes. So, after many years of practicing and surviving teacher training, which involved 9 strenuous weeks of 11 time a week Bikram Yoga extended and hotter classes, I emerged feeling invincible. I began teaching as often as possible. One day I taught two classes and attended a third class (that time as a student).  Prior to the 3rd class, I realized I must be mildly dehydrated, because I was thirsty. I quickly drank a coconut water and proceeded to take the 3rd class. I felt mildly nauseated in the class, but just assumed that it would pass.

I drove home, watched a movie, but was still feeling uneasy. I ended up in the bathroom, throwing up for 5 hours. I was trying to assess my condition and figure out at which point I should go to the hospital. I knew that my electrolytes were low, but was unable to hold any liquids down. I assessed my symptoms and realized that I needed salt. So my mom brought me salt on a bowl and I licked it up. After which, I started to feel better. However, it took me exactly one week to regain my energy. The moral of the story is: ELECTROLYTES ARE IMPORTANT!! One week later, with plenty of Gatorade and saltine crackers at my side, I felt better.

*Bikram Yoga Oklahoma is a great facility and I highly recommend it. It's big, beautiful, clean, and it is in a great location.