Sarahs wedding

The gorgeous couple! Sorry for the delay.......

Also Grandma and G'pa Rees and G'pa Joe.

My sister was wed on the 18th July and the ceremony and reception were beautiful. A number of you have asked to see pictures of the blushing bride. I have been waiting to get some pics of the bride and groom uploaded onto this site, but sadly a picture of Andrew and myself is the best that I can do for now. Please watch this space as the professional pics are due back any day now!

My family are all much relieved that it went so well, but my mother is now at a bit of a loose end. She is currently putting all of her energies into planning my wedding... only one year and 2 months to go!

My friend Joe took some new pics for the website at the weekend so I should have a fresh shiny fresh looking website by September.

The new 8 week block will start on August the 31st. The Yoga Room will be closed for two weeks from the 17th of August. I am going to take this time to gather my strength and relax at my folks caravan in the beauty of the West coast.

Booking forms for next term will be on-line from next week. This summer was very busy and I had to put a number of students on a waitlist for September. I will be contacting all of these people shotly, so please be prompt in booking as I anticipate another busy term.

Apologies for being out of touch! This is due to a technical problem with my computer. It would seem that my energy + any technical device = complete technical faliure!

The past couple of weeks have been very busy with the build up to my sisters wedding and with my usual busy teaching schedule. I injured a hamstring at T in the park on Saturday which made my teaching that wee bit more difficult as well.

My sister is to be wed on Saturday and her plaster cast has been removed only to reveal and very white, hairy and withered wee leg! She is spending the next couple of days in physio in hopes that some exercises will ensure that she will be able to walk down the isle and dance the first dance with her hubbie. Fingers crossed! We are all very excited - I will try and post some pics on Monday ( if my computer and I are friends again by then).

I have also managed to get a belly dancer for my party in August. Please let me know if you wish to come...... I need numbers in the next couple of weeks. If your names not on the list, you ain't getting in:)

Bad news on my sisters ankle..... with only 3 weeks until her big day, it would appear that it is broken! It is full steam ahead with all the plans regardless and we have all been thinking of ways to dress up the knee-high plaster to match the dress. The honeymoon and hen night have been postponed until she is back on her feet. Sarah is on good form though and is amazingly upbeat and positive. I am sure it will make great material for the speeches on the day if nothing else!

I had a very busy social calendar this weekend, consisting of; a 30th party, a family barbie and a meal with the Friday night yoga class. Sunday was spent walking up Conic hill by Balmaha to get some fresh air in the lungs and to get out of the city. We have been looking at moving to somewhere within commuting distance to Edinburgh and Glasgow. I long for the day when we finally head for the hills and can wake up to the sound of birds singing rather than the sound of tram works!

The oldies hen 'do'

My sister Sarah is getting married in July and we had a 'do' for the oldies; taking them out for lunch at the Waverley in Glasgow. It was to be a low-key event, a warm-up for the real hen night on the 11th July. We met at 3pm and I slunk off at 6pm to meet Andy to see a movie. I have since heard that the oldies were in the bar drinking until closing time! It would seem that the old hens have put me to shame.

At least I had a clear head for Sunday. Andy and I retreated to Aberfoyle once again for a lochside walk. It was so good to get out to the country, to breathe clean air and to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Trossachs.

Sarahs hen do continued on Sunday when she had tickets for the 'Take that' concert. I have just heard that she has fallen and twisted her ankle quite badly and is off to accident and emergency with my mum. Fingers crossed she will be okay and its not serious. Only three weeks to go until the big day!

France

My summer break was spent in the South of France. Seven days of sun, sightseeing, wonderful company and a glorious yoga practice every morning on the patio. Heaven!

I have returned feeling completely recharged. This is fortunate, as I have been thrown back in to a surprisingly busy summer term at The Yoga Room. I say 'surprising' because summer is usually a wee bit quieter. Not so this year, some classes are now full. Once again, I would like to apologize to those that didn't get into their chosen classes. Please ensure that you book early for the block in September. The beginners class still has space, so if you wish to start the summer on a positive note, sign up now on my booking page.

I am also looking forward to the summer party at the Yoga Room. I have been let down by my Bollywood dancer and am looking for alternative entertainment.... .any ideas? Please drop me a line if you, or indeed anyone you know would like to do a 'turn'.
Email: row_warren@hotmail.com
Thanks!

In Honor of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois: 1915 - 2009

Sadly, I heard that my teacher Pattabhi Jois passed away on the 22nd May. He was the ripe old age of 93 and had a fruitful life. His legacy of Ashtanga yoga will be passed on for years to come.
I feel so fortunate to have worked with him. It was his inspiration that led me to teach and to pass on my knowledge of this amazing practice.

I feel blessed to have worked with him when his teaching practice was in its stage of growth and his classes were relatively quiet. He will be sorely missed. The Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute are holding a special prayer for him on the 31st May. My thoughts will be with his family at this difficult time.