Did I mention that it was hot?

I'm involved in a yoga teacher training in Ojai, CA.  Today is day 6 of 10 days!  I was lucky, with my fellow trainees, to get to experience a sweat lodge this evening.  I feel it would be a disservice to go to much into my experience, I'm finding it hard to express the feelings surrounding it.  I had no idea what to expect.  I tried to come with an open heart, and an understanding mind.  The sweat was way more, way beyond... exceeded my expectations.  Much like this yoga training has been.  I can only say that, lying on the grass after we had all come out of the sweat lodge, looking up at the approaching full moon, under a large oak in a friends backyard, was MAGICAL!  I'll leave it at that! 

 I'm feeling aches and pains this week, that are peeking out in the most peculiar ways.  My daily training has been inspiring to say the least, and has re-acquainted me with my body parts.  I'm constantly quieting the inner chatter that goes on in my head, and trying to just hear, really listen.  And even more, trying to speak from my heart, not just speak to say something. Yeah, I'm learning to teach yoga poses, but it is way bigger than that.  I'm creating new thoughts about myself, about yoga, about my relationships with others and the world.  What more could I ask for?  

Good night for now...