Dru for Body and Soul

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Hi! I'm Helen and I teach Dru Yoga for your mind and body, provide Back Care classes to keep you moving and, as a certified Dru Breath coach, can help you to live better by breathing better. I also offer monthly chill out classes where all you need to do is relax! (I'm a certified Dru Calm and Relax Coach, soI bring elements of this to most of my regular classes too)

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Why Dru? Well, I came to Yoga relatively late in life and I remember approaching my first Dru Yoga class with trepidation: Would I be too fat? Too stiff? Too old? Visions of fashionably lycra clad, svelte, bendy 20 somethings played in my imagination.  I walked into the class...and most people were just your average human being - some were thin, some not so; some were bendy, some were less so; some were older than me and some younger and most were just dressed for comfort!

I left that class walking on air, I felt so relaxed and at peace (my body knew that it had moved in different ways, but felt great for it). So much so that, from the very first, I tried to practice most days and when the opportunity presented itself to train as a Dru Yoga teacher I was thrilled to be able to learn to pass on this beautiful, gentle form of Yoga.

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But what IS Dru Yoga

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Dru Yoga has its roots in Hatha Yoga and incorporates yoga postures, flowing sequences, visualisations and affirmations, working with our breath to calm and still the mind and reinforce a positive mindset. It is very accessible to all and gradually improves strength, flexibility and core stability.  Classes are adapted to ensure that all students are able to participate and benefit.

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And what happens in a class?

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Each class usually consists of 4 main sections:

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Activations

A short sequence of warm up movements

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Energy Block Release

Various sequences of movements designed to encourage and direct the energy flow throughout the body

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Asanas (postures) and Sequences

What most people think of when they envisage yoga!

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Deep Relaxation

A guided relaxation for body and mind.

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So why not book in and try a class? Trial classes are just £6.50 (all classes must be booked in advance)

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I really look forward to meeting you!

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If you would like to arrange a private class (whether for Yoga, Back Care or Breath Coaching) for you as an individual or for a small group of friends or colleagues, please get in touch.

 

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"Helen's yoga sessions are excellent. She clearly enjoys teaching and her enthusiasm is infectious. As a health professional and practitioner, I could not recommend her classes more highly."

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"Lovely class last week, it’s great how you give us all the options to a move or position so we can all find our “happy”!"

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"I really enjoyed your class last night, I felt so relaxed afterwards and the feeling continued through this morning, amazing. "

 

"Your classes help restore peace and order in my life - looking forward to next week already." 

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"Just to let you know - my blood pressure has gone down from 154 yesterday to 124 after yoga today !! Wow !! I was expecting it to have gone down – but didn’t think it would be that much !"

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I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your class last night.  You created such a warm and grounded energy and I really got a lot from it. 

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