Its Sunday night as I write this, and I've been processing the past 2 days at Bethany Hills Camp for Linda's Spring Retreat. The weather was pretty forgiving though a little chilled at night, but that made the bonfire that much more appreciated. Thanks Agnes (Lindy) and all others who worked to keep the fires burning in the lodge and by the creek at the fire ring. If you missed the retreat, you might consider going the next time (there will be a next time). We spent around 39 hours sharing space, food and a deep appreciation for love and friendship, while getting our yoga on. Friday night we had a restorative class after sharing ourselves in an opening circle. Saturday morning, the 9AM class met with us and we had opportunities for massage time, ZytoCompass with Maggie Odle and Young Living Oils, Raindrop Therapy and even got our feet treated with Reflexology from Gaia and her girls from the Nashville Academy of Reflexology. Thanks to all you healers! Vivian, Sunshine, Maggie and Gaia.
There was a Native American Indian ceremony Saturday that included hard-boiled eggs, flour, chewing tobacco and fresh daffodils stems and blooms, led by Maggie Odle, that encouraged us to let go of things we don't need or might be hindering our growth and invite good and beneficial things into our lives.
We had a total of 5 yoga classes over the weekend, an abbreviated Sacred Circle Dance, 2nd whopping bonfire, and Sunday morning pancakes from Chef David (great job!) and a special yoga class with 5 yoga teachers present sharing their yoga poses: Sheila, Marcy, GiGi, Brittany, Lindy and yours truly. There's a lot of energy there! I totally enjoyed this class and all the other events over the weekend. Including Marc's unbelievable Chocolate Chunk Cookies! Oh yeh!
It takes a big effort to make this type of event happen and lots of planning to leave our homes for a day and a half. Let's remember to bless our petsitters and all who took over the wheel so we could chill out.
And finally but not least, bless you Linda Mills, for dreaming and bringing to fruition this showing of your love for mankind and for the wonderful loving message that is Yoga. Thank you and love you, Brian