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At long last I have sat down to update my blog, what a whirlwind the last two months have been! In the middle of May I spent ten days on the beautiful Paradise Island in the Bahamas. It was a Sivananda Yoga Retreat centre and I chose it for two reasons, firstly I lived six months in the Bahamas many years ago and secondly Jai Uttal was doing a workshop there. Jai is an amazing, lovely man who sings Kirtan, have a look and listen on his web site JaiUttal.com. The day began with wake-up bell at 5.30am, two hours meditaion, lessons and mantra, then two hours physical practice.......then breakfast! Jai's chanting workshops were at 2pm and another two hours physical yoga at 4pm before dinner and two hours meditation, satsung and chanting. It was perfect! When I returned to Aberdeen, work was busy, busy, but very good and then I had our third long weekend retreat in Findhorn to organise. Many of the students who came along had been on previous retreats with me, but for some it was their first time. We did four sessions a day, 6.30am, 10am, 4pm and 8pm. I enjoyed leading it and I think everyone enjoyed taking part. Findhorn bay is beautiful and the whole place leaves you feeling peacful and energised. When I returned home it was soon time for my 'big' birthday! I had a lovely day on my birthday and family, friends and students all spoiled me so much, then my lovely Guru arrived for a weekend workshop, staying with me for a week and during that time I also had my birthday party. Lots of people came, it was a 'India' night, and many dressed up for the occasion and we had henna hand painting, a Bollywood dance demonstration and superb curry. The workshop went well even though a bit quieter than last year and it was so good to have Muz to stay a while. I am just back from another of his workshops this past weekend at Lendrick Lodge, which I loved. Some students have requested a mantra only yoga class so I am working on that right now and hope to start within the next two weeks on a Wednesday evening at the Yoga Spot 5.30 - 6.30pm so please email if you are interested. The next Yoga Day will be Sunday 19 September from 10.30 - 3.30 (venue to be confirmed) and will incorporate 'Global Mala Day' where we celebrate International Day Of Peace by raising awareness and funds for charity, by performing 108 Sun Salutations, this will be follwed by relaxation, gentle yoga and mantra, again please email if you would like to take part. Well I think that is all for now! Flow like a river from your heart, Namaste  |
