Beyond the Fear of Bikram Yoga

I've been curious about Bikram yoga for quite some time, wanting to give it a try for the longest, eyeing the front door of the yoga studio every time I passed it, wondering what was going on behind Door #1, but I was also a bit of a punk. Afraid to step into the unknown, mentally going through all of the what ifs. Seriously, what if I passed out? What if I threw up? What if I hurt myself? Well, I finally did it. I took a day off from work, decided I'd go in the middle of the day when I was sure the studio would be relatively empty. I'd go in, give it a try and head for the door midway when I realized it was too difficult, or too hot, or too something. I did it, and it was very hot, and it was definitely a challenge,and it wasn't as empty as I expected but I didn't run out. I stuck with it through the entire hot 90 minutes. The next day my body was achy, my neck hurt and for a moment I questioned whether I should go back. But the frugalista in me said "Hey, I paid my $20 for one week, and I want to get my money's worth." So, I knew I had to go back and I did. I went back two days later and when the instructor asked if there were any newbies in the class, I raised my hand, and since she remembered seeing me two days earlier, I was informed that you only get one day to be a newbie. Apparently, I am no longer a newbie at Bikram yoga. (Go Me!)
I can't say Day 2 was any easier than Day 1, but I got through it. I've been looking for the benefits, but I don't know if what I'm feeling is for real or if there's some placebo effect going on and I'm just feeling less stressed and more relaxed because that's what I expect to feel. I'm not even sure if it really matters. Does it?
Today was Day 3 and I think I'm addicted. I'll extend my membership to the introductory 30 day plan, and decide then if I want to be a regular, because you know me, once I'm paying for it, I'll have to get my money's worth.