Dru Yoga Classes

Dru Yoga is a gentle, flowing style of yoga with the power to positively transform body, mind and emotions.

Dru Yoga is a graceful and potent form of yoga, based on flowing movements, directed breathing and visualisation. With its foundations set firmly in ancient yogic tradition, Dru works on body, mind and spirit, improving strength and flexibility, creating core stability, building a heightened feeling of positivity, and deeply relaxing and rejuvenating your whole being.

Designed to be practised by people of all abilities, all fitness levels and all age groups, Dru is a style of yoga that can be quickly dipped into or learnt in more depth over a lifetime.

Dru Yoga has its roots in hatha yoga, and includes classical yoga postures (asanas), pranayama (the science of breath), mudras (hand gestures), positive affirmations, empowering visualisations and powerful sequences performed in a flowing and dynamic style. Dru Yoga classes are tailored to the level of the individuals within the class and usually contain Energy Block Release Sequences (EBRs), graceful flowing yoga sequences, pranayama, relaxation and Dru Meditation.

What is unique about Dru Yoga?

Joints are kept relaxed and soft during movement (as in Tai Chi). This creates flexibility and a free flow of subtle energy.
Energy Block Release sequences are easy-to-practise, flowing movements that help to release tension physically, mentally and emotionally.
In Dru Yoga all movements originate from the spine because a flexible, healthy spine supports your entire yoga practice.
The spinal wave and spinal twist are core features of Dru, enhancing spinal health and vitality.
A deep undertanding of core stability is a major focus.
Dru Yoga works to balance the chakras (energy centres of the body) and access the powerful energy of the heart.
Within the flow of movement, Dru Yoga creates powerful moments of stillness which we call ‘Dru points’.

Online Classes

Wednesday

6.30pm – 7.30pm

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In the comfort of your own home!
(online, via Zoom)

Classes are bookable in 6-week blocks, costing £42.
This course will start on 16th October, 2024. There will be 6 weekly classes, ending on 20th November, 2024.

My Dru Yoga classes are suitable for all abilities. No one is too inflexible, too overweight, too old or too unfit! You don’t have to tie yourself in knots or stand on your head, and you don’t have to be female!

There’ll be no pressure – just relax and enjoy.

Dru Yoga is for everyone and you’ll be surprised how quickly your body becomes more flexible when you practice regularly.

Before attending your first class you will need to complete this health questionnaire.

If you have a medical problem that you’re not sure about, please phone or email me for a chat.

It is important that you keep me updated with any injuries or conditions that may affect your practice so that I can give you alternatives or modifications where needed.

TESTIMONIALS

Happy people I’ve helped

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Just want to say how much I’m enjoying the classes.

The benefit I have found in mobility, pain relief and mental positivity has been a revelation. Fiona’s easy going style lends itself to simple and effective tuition and I very much look forward to her weekly sessions which have greatly improved both my physical and mental well-being.

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I thoroughly enjoy Fiona's yoga classes, with a lovely small group and a very helpful tutor.

I have improved my flexibility and learnt to relax too. The postures taught are very well explained and demonstrated. I will certainly continue attending.

“When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.”

Buddha

How to get the most out of your Dru Yoga classes…

Be enthusiastic and motivated; I love it when students have explored things for themselves at home and then come to class with questions, pushing me to explore my own knowledge further.

Arrive on time, and preferably a little early so that you can settle into the frame of mind that works best for you in your practice. If you’re late once in a while, don’t worry, but please be careful to avoid this as much as possible because you will disrupt your fellow students.

Don’t come to class with a competitive attitude; don’t be afraid of ‘doing less’ and even try to stay with the idea of being a novice, so that you remain open to learning. Don’t compare yourself to anybody else in the class or to your teacher. Some people are more naturally flexible than others – so much so that this causes them problems! You will have ‘your’ postures; others will have theirs.

Be open to receiving adjustments and advice. Any personal instruction/corrections will be intended to help, not berate, you.

Attend regularly, and this could mean coming to class when you don’t feel like it. I’ve never heard of anyone regretting going to a Dru Yoga class; don’t always listen to your mind!

Think about why you’ve decided to come to classes; be reasonable. If your intention is “to become a master yogi in three weeks” then you’re going to be disappointed, but having a focus such as “to strengthen my back and move out of pain in 6 months” can be helpful for both you and your teacher.

Lastly, don’t give up! Postures that are initially uncomfortable and/or challenging are generally the best ones for us. The truth is that the people who struggle the most in a class to begin with are those who have the most to gain. It is hard for us to let go of our competitive nature and desire to be immediately good at something… but this is why we say ‘practice’ and not ‘perfection’!