I was a Gymnast and I ran at school. I've always been athletic. Even so i found my first Bikram yoga class physically exhausting and I had to sit during a few of the postures. But I loved the challenge. I came back the next day and I have continued to come back. That was in 2004. Holding a challenging yoga pose while breathing steady has also taught me to stay calm and breath through uncomfortable situations in my everyday life. It has made a huge difference in my relationships and also deal with annoyances, like traffic or conflicts at work. It helps me stay out of a negative mindset. It gives me mental strength.