I have been in Denver for three weeks now and made it to 2 whole yoga classes. I don't know if it is the altitude or just me, but I have had NO energy at all here. I expect a few days of the grind of not being able to catch my breath but nothing like this lethargy. Hoping to kick it in the butt once I have a car for the week next week.
I did try to pick myself up out of the doldrums by getting a new yoga mat in the mail! My old mat had kind of shed its protective skin and when i cleaned it it took longer and longer to dry and always had a slight smell to it! So I got a Kulae yoga mat, http://www.kulae.com/yoga_mat.htm, and am very happy with it. It is a stickier mat than my cheapy was (cheapy because I bought three mats in a year and kept losing them). For Bikram, the stickiness isn't a big selling point because we cover it with a towel, but I will say that the towel didn't slip around like it is wont to, it stayed in place perfectly! I liked the thickness for the portion of the class on the floor and was easy to clean. AND my favorite part is the PURPLE!! I am a sucker for a frilly delicate color!
I finally dragged ass to Mile High Bikram here, which is just far enough from downtown to warrant a car or a bus ride. It is a 3 year old business owned by a couple who have a great business sense. The studio has everything you need, dressing rooms, showers, locker, mat and towel rentals, yoga clothing, and a great selection of water and juices! I had the part owner, David, as the teacher at my first class there. He looks so so young but has an awesome dialogue! Very spot on as far as the standard and yet just felt so authentic to me. Not like "OMG, I have said these words a 1000 times" but with a genuine feeling. I also felt that with the gentleman who taught my 2nd class, I think it was Zack but I am not sure. I just felt like they gave a damn about the people, both old and new clients!
The studio does have carpet but it didn't have a bad smell to it. The heat is amazingly well distributed which David said was due to the insulation they put in against the terrible Denver winters. There are 2 ceiling fans, but they were barely moving, but it never felt overwhelming or too cool.
They have a pretty awesome schedule as well with some 6 am classes, 9 am, 11 am, and even some 2:30, as well as a slew of evening classes of course. There is plenty of lot and street parking AND a great coffee shop, Geez Louise, across the street for after class smoothies, coffee and breakfast.
I am looking forward to another week here with such a great studio to heal in!
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