Meet our 30 Day Challengers!

Congratulations to Aimee and Amanda being the first to complete 

the challenge! Thank you for leading the way!

We are so inspired by your hard work, diligence, commitment, 

and strength. We know how hard you've worked. Great job on coming in everyday 

and practicing, sometimes even twice a day! 

You did it!

Aimee M. 

Q & A

Why do you like it hot?

I like how the heat helps purify my body of toxins, and stretches my muscles.

What is your favorite pose?

I would have to say it's also my most challenging: "tree to toe". I am determined to master the balance.

What did you enjoy most during your challenge experience?
The fact that I was able to overcome and finish the challenge, no matter my discomfort. The teachers were all so great and encouraging. It helped me push myself through and want to achieve my goals.

Do you remember which day was your best class?

No, but my first week and last week were my best! I know around Day 25 or so, I felt stronger in a lot of my poses and really pushed myself.

What were you doing the day you decided you were going to do the 30 day challenge?

Not sure, but I think Amanda and I were out to dinner, talking about wanting to start our new year right and cleanse out all the past years toxins.

During your 30 day challenge, what helped you the most?

That I had a partner (Amanda M.) to help push me through the hard parts. If someone else relies on you, you push to push each other.

What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up in the morning during your challenge?

Depending on the day, some were "I want more sleep" - haha. Others were "I am going to get this or that pose today!" And "I am going to do every pose in class today!"

What's getting easier standing bow or triangle?

Standing bow

What outdoor activities do you like to do?

I like hiking or camping the most. Anything that allows me to explore this beautiful place we live.

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Chocolate

Describe your perfect yoga shorts?

None in particular, as long as they are long enough to do tree without slipping and they "stay put" through all poses.

What’s your favorite place to hang out in Lahaina (besides Bikram of course)?

I stay up north most of the time. I like the restaurants, I come into town for Star Noodle, Kobe, and Cool Cats!

Any tips for fellow challengers?

Push through those rough weeks! The middle is hard- you're sore and want to quit. By the middle of the third week, it gets better and you look forward to what you will achieve in class that day!

Amanda M.

Q & A

Why do you like it hot?

I feel that hot yoga helps to deepen my postures and really get into those tight flexible areas. I also feel it helps detox my body from the inside out.

What is your favorite pose?

I really love Toe Stand. It is very meditative for me. It requires deep focus.

What did you enjoy most during your challenge experience?
Going through it with my friend Aimee. It helped me create a routine around exercise and health. It became part of my every day.

What did you like the least?

Having to force myself to go on days I got very little sleep.

Do you remember which day was your best class?

The day I got this survey! It helped push me past my small hump!

What were you doing the day you decided you were going to do the 30 day challenge?

I was at work with a pulled back muscle and realized it was time to get back to yoga. And what better way to start my new year with a cleansing challenge!

During your 30 day challenge, what helped you the most?

My friend Aimee relying on me to show up to pick her up or be ready by the time she got to my place.

What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up in the morning during your challenge?

Some mornings it was "Ugh, I do not want to do this, I just wanna sleep!" AND Some mornings I couldn't wait to feel rejuvenated after my class!

Run, bike, swim… Hopefully get into surfing soon. Just lay on the beach.

Describe your perfect yoga shorts?

Short spandex. They don't get in the way or loosen after sweating.

What’s your favorite place to hang out in Lahaina (besides Bikram of course)?

505 beach with my friends having a beach day!

What's getting easier standing bow or triangle?

Standing bow was one of my challenging postures. As the challenge got further, I started getting better.

Any tips for fellow challengers?

GET PLENTY OF SLEEP!

Thank you Aimee and Amanda for your hard work, determination,

and commitment. You are such a inspiration!!!

You are the strongest we have ever seen

and believe others will be inspired by your story as well!

NAMASTE