Paul Grilley's yin yoga teacher training

Day 1

 This morning I took the train into Grover Beach where Robyn picked me up.  She’s so lovely and she and her car were both really clean, and pleasant smelling.  Hallelujah.  I was unaware how short of a drive it was to get up to Atascadero.  “Central coast” is a total scene just like Ventura or SB county.  But the C coast I never heard about until now.  Colleen topped us off and we drove all the way to Land of Medicine Buddha without stopping really but once to get gas, and arrived around 4.  The moment we began to drive further into the forest my heart began to feel at home.  The redwood trees made my eyes explode.  The LMB is a place for .. what do they say? … healing and developing a good heart.  OH!  I wasn’t aware that was what I came here for, but of course!!  It turns out that’s precisely why I’ve come.  That’s precisely what all of the events leading up to this voyage were for also.  I didn’t know the answer to the question I asked a few weeks ago was in the making for the past 6 months.  This is a place to learn and unlearn what makes a good heart.  The land of medicine buddhas is so loud with beauty and peace.  Since right now I am so blissed out, it’s hard to imagine resentment, or wanting to leave this place!!  So I’m just not going to think about it yet.  Maa vidvishavahai or something.  I’m so happy to be here to learn yoga.  I’m only a little baby student who knows nothing.  I’m so lucky to know nothing.  I’m happy I’m starting here.  I will do my best here. 

My stomach isn’t 100% happy, but I’ll settle in soon enough.  The room I’m staying in with Jessica is adorable.  It’s got nice green paint, two cute twin beds, a little desk and night stand, and a bathroom with a BATHTUB!  Yesss!  There is a sauna and a pool and hiking trails galore.  Colleen, Robyn, and I walked up a trail to a temple with a gigantic statue of a buddha and the depictions on the walls made me feel so inspired to draw.  The colors seem extra vivid here, and the detail is so ornate.  What dedication and mastery. I sort of wish I brought my colored pencils now.  Oh well I’m sure I’ll find something. 

I’m going to get a massage one of these days too.  That will probably happen closer to the end of the retreat.  For now though, I’d like to get ready for bed.

 

 I AM SO IN LOVE!