"When I started Bikram yoga back in Februrary 2011, I weighted 280 pounds and my goal was to lose 100 pounds. At the end of just one year I lost 100 pounds!!!! It has changed me in so many ways physically and mentally. I also gained a passion for Bikram yoga, it has became a way of life for me. I noticed a big change in myself after I did the 30 day challenge back in August. It made me believe in myself and know that I can do anything that I set my mind to. It has changed my life forever I am so grateful for all the great teachers at Bikram Yoga Summerlin! They have helped me so much. Thank you, Debra Harvey."
Terry- January 2012-- Together we raised over $1000 for Three-Square Food Bank!
Like so many other members I was told about yoga and the good things it could do for me. I had a serious back injury last year and it was recommended to have surgery. Having had surgery before I was reluctant to agree and instead I continued to be treated by my chiropractor, Dr. Rhett Beaman. He is a member of bikram summerlin yoga and he suggested I try yoga to see if there could be improvement.
My first class was not so great as I left during the class but came back and finished. My pride was tarnished but my determination remained intact so I came back again a few days later. I know I have heard come back as soon as you can but I took some time to decide to try again. The next time went very well and I finished.. I have been a member ever since. Bull dog determination kinda kicked in and I decided to really give it a real effort and bought a three month membership. I was now bound and committed and I was very determined to come back and really give it a go.
I have talked to many who have had surgery, health issues, and even some with a similar back condition. No one I have talked to has had surgery after spending time at Summerlin Bikram Yoga because they founda real positive change by doing yoga on a consistent basis.
While surgery is still an option I have found working out, doing yoga often, and seeing the chiropractor has allowed me to have some improvement with the quality of life.
As I have become a part of the summerlin yoga family I have talked with the teachers and fellow members and I am convinced that I am doing some great things for my health. While being toward the high end of the members in age I have found that it is never too late to get the benefits of bikram yoga.It is part of my day and that the classes are now something I look forward to. I do not know how much improvement I will eventually find with my back injury but I know that doing nothing to improve my health is a very bad choice.
There are many yoga movements which I have needed tips on from the teachers and some I just cannot do. Bikram yoga has been a transforming habit for me as I found that it has improved my desire to be healthy and have good eating habits. Before class I eat very little and after class sugar or salty food doesn' taste good.
I am very grateful to my chiropractor for getting me to try yoga and for the encouragement I have received from fellow members and the teachers. I can only speak for myself and I believe that I have made a real positive life style change by making bikram yoga part of my life. I regret that it took a back injury to find yoga but the course of one's life has many choices and I am determined to make bikram yoga the center piece in my determined effort to be as healthy as possible.
May the force be with us all,
Terry----
Thank you Lacey Fedel for leading our 1st Karma Class (Jan 21)! Thank you everyone for participating including all students, teachers, and Bikram Yoga Summerlin! Thank You Terry (Student of the Month) for sharing your inspiring story, and for helping everyone bring awareness to our community. It was an honor and privilege to witness everyone take part. Collectively we raised $1047 for Three-Square Food Bank! To Learn more about how Three-Square Food Bank helps feed Las Vegas Children and Seniors please visit http://www.threesquare.org/. Namaste ;-)