Wow, time sure flies in! I can't believe that 2010 is here and what an exciting year it has been so far!

The Yoga Room classes are pretty much full and it is encouraging to see more and more people take up this wonderful discipline. It seems that lots of people are looking for a physical practice that works more deeply than running on the treadmill. Long may the popularity continue.

Yoga has certainly helped me to deal with the stress incurred by selling my flat. I am now looking forward to moving in with my wonderful man and starting a new phase of our lives together.

So, there are lots of changes afoot for me in 2010. One thing that will always be a constant is my daily yoga practice and this will continue to keep me grounded throughout the ups and downs that this year may throw at me.

Self practice at the Yoga Room will continue on a Thursday a.m ONLY. From 8.30am every week. Hope you can join us!

Wow, what a whirlwind week of socialising it has been! I had a busy Xmas day with Andy's folks in Blanefield, and a very late and hectic party with my family in Glasgow. This was swiftly followed by a night in Kendal for my Grandmothers 80th birthday.
I am still in Glasgow at Andy's, and am now trying to get back to a sense of normality and routine. I have been doing a regular yoga practice at the gym, but it's just not the same as being in my beautiful studio and I am craving a couple of hours of candle-lit peace - away from the noisy air-conditioned environment of the gym and the craziness that is life at the moment! I expect that most of you are feeling the same - don't forget to let me know about the next block... some classes are already full so book asap.

The new 2010 term is now advertised and is filling fast! the Yoga room has never been so busy. I have also had lots of day-time bookings.... check the classes page for details of the many classes that I now have on offer; Belly dancing, Iyengar Yoga, Pilates to name but a few.

I spent last weekend learning how to drive. Andy has very kindly agreed to teach me and is a very patient Instructor. I drove us to Callendar in the fog on Sunday and we made it in one piece. I am slowly gaining confidence and hopefully will be able to drive before we make the big move to the country in the spring.

I was in Stronachlacher this weekend teaching another weekend retreat.
The rainy weather didn't dampen spirits and the yoga combined with massage and beautiful wholesome food ensured that everyone was well relaxed by Sunday.

I would just like to thank all of my lovely clients who attended. What a special weekend it was! I have returned feeling utterly relaxed and inspired to set up my own country retreat as a full time vocation.

My team were inspiring as ever; Layla cooked up a storm once again and surpassed herself with her amazing, nutritious menu. Catherine's massage was much needed after the yoga sessions and Andy did a great job in keeping the fire lit and keeping everyone entertained. I can't wait for the next one in March - only 4 spaces remaining!

So, I am back to earth with a bang and on with the week. A wee reminder for you all that there is a full primary series class this Sunday at 11am - 1pm. Drop-in, or drop me a line to book.

What a busy couple of weeks it has been! The new 8 week block at the Yoga Room is pretty much full. In the midst of my busiest time; whilst taking bookings, teaching and responding to emails, I have put my house on the market. I do like a challenge.
It has been on for 4 days and early signs are looking good. It seems that the tide has turned on the housing slump.
Obviously, moving is never easy and I am already feeling off balance at the thought of leaving my lovely flat. I know that I need to embrace the change and see it as an exciting new start to my life with my lovely husband to be:)

The lurgy

Having had a bout of the dreaded lurgy last week, I spent the weekend recovering and catching up on some much needed sleep.

I slept for most of Saturday and crawled out to a very busy Ikea in the afternoon. Sunday was slightly more active with a day in Doune. This village is a serious contender for our future abode and we have been looking at houses here. The commute is pretty straight forward to Edinburgh. So, if we do move I will remain a commited Teacher at the Yoga Room :)

The new 8 week block kicks off next week and classes are filling up fast. The Yoga Room is truly flourishing at the moment. Thank you to everyone; I promise you another spectacular party in the New Year to celebrate!

The Scottish retreat

The retreat in November is now full! Apologies to the many people that I have had to turn away. I was utterly overwhelmed with interest, so have decided to book the next one without delay. I have pencilled in the weekend of the 5th/6th March 2010 and am very much looking forward to both visits; it sure is a beautiful part of the world. I would love to run more retreats, it would appear that there is a market for them. I just need a few hundred thousand pounds to purchase a large house and studio!

We were in another lovely part of Scotland at the weekend; a wee village near Stirling called Blairlogie. We went for a long walk up a hill called Dumyat. Sadly, we didn't reach the top as we took a wrong turn and as darkness fell, we decided to turn back. I am going to collate a book of incomplete walks; I have done so many recently. We will return and finish all of them and I will not be satisfied until we do so!