In 1996, I had a mountain biking accident that left my T12 vertebra fractured and two of my lumbar discs bulging. The excruciating lower back pain I experienced after affected all of my daily activities and yoga. However by taking large amounts of ibuprofen for
years, I managed to continue with life, yoga, and martial arts as normal. Eventually chiropractic care
eased the pain somewhat for which I was very grateful. But I discovered that if I didn't
get frequent enough adjustments, the pain was still omnipresent in my life.
Five years ago, I found hot yoga. AND WOW! With a regular hot yoga practice, my back pain completely
resolved. I haven't been to the chiropractor for 3 years since beginning hot yoga.
Now folks, I’m known for my honesty and,
shall I say, my bluntness. I came pretty close to detesting how hot...and gross...and
suffocated I felt during the hot yoga classes at one studio where I had the
fortune to meet Rebecca (Jordan-Turner). However, I continued to practice regularly because the relief from the
back pain I got was worth 90 minutes of suffering in the heat.
It was a happy day for me when Rebecca left that studio and started teaching her own school of yoga, first at home then at Revolution Hot Yoga (RHY). I eagerly followed
her and LOVE the classes at RHY. I enjoy the people, the variety of classes offered with their different sequences, and especially the adjustable heaters.
Hallelujah!
I take the regular hot yoga classes often to challenge myself, but the restorative classes are a little
slice of heaven for me. I can destress and keep my back in good working order
in the same restorative class. Win-Win! :)
I'm a true believer; I drank the Kool-Aid (a reference for
those of you past the age of 40); and I'm here to testify.
Can I get an
“Amen”!
Rebecca and all the teachers at RHY have my thanks.
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