Two years ago I not only featured in OM Yoga magazine, I was teaching eight classes plus private 1-2-1 sessions a week and they were all in person rather than online. Times flies and how things change. I teach almost as many now classes (and far more specialist 1-2-1 sessions) now although all from home and all through a screen.
Read moreThe 7 Benefits of Dru Yoga
More and more people around the globe are enjoying the benefits of Dru Yoga. This therapeutic and trauma sensitive style of yoga has been shown to offer a wide variety of benefits for your body, mind and emotions.
As you would expect, Dru Yoga can help reduce physical tension in the body, bring greater flexibility, improve posture, build strength and increase agility. But it can also help to increase positive thinking and give you the tools to transform your life in a way that ripples out to benefit all of those around you.
Read moreWhat’s so funny about Laughter Yoga?
We all know laughter makes us feel good but there is also a growing body of evidence that shows that is also does us good. Laughter Yoga is so called because it combines simple and enjoyable Laughter Exercises with the deep, restorative breathing techniques of yoga. It’s not just great fun, it’s seriously good for you too. Who’s laughing now?
Read moreGetting the most from your live, online yoga class
Having taught live, online Dru Yoga for almost a fortnight I wanted to share some tips on getting the most out of your Zoom classes. Some may seem obvious and others something you hadn’t even thought about.
Read moreSouth Yorkshire to North Africa
I’m taking a short break at the start of next month and heading off for eight nights in Morocco. As a result, there will be no classes in early February. Read on for full details…
Read moreEnergy Release Block (EBR1)
Develop your home yoga practice by enjoying a free, 10 minute class with one of my lovely Dru teachers, Nanna. In it she expertly takes you through the first of Dru’s signature Energy Block Release (EBR) sequences, EBR1. Not only will this sequence provide a full body warm-up but will also help balance mind and emotions. It’s a lovely way to get energy moving and bring you to a place of deep inner stillness.
Read morePowerful poses: From worrier to warrior
So many of us are dealing with stressful situation at home or work that it’s good to use ‘power postures’ to help us step from worriers into warriors. These dynamic triangle postures can be performed individually or combined into a flowing sequence. Physically they build strength and stamina, whilst emotionally they give an increased sense of vigour, courage and resilience.
Read moreThe marvels of meditation
As a child with ADHD I found it almost impossible to still (let alone be quiet) for more than a few seconds. So, meditation was not something that I felt would be right for me. I couldn’t even understand why anybody would want to do it. I now have a morning meditation practice and recently qualified as a Traditional Yoga Meditation Teacher. Find out why…
Read moreA Guide to Developing a Home Yoga Practice
My students often tell me that whilst they would like to practice yoga outside of our lessons, they find it hard to start and harder to stay committed. In this article, I’m going to look at the benefits, challenges and solutions to starting your home yoga practice. We’ll be exploring: What is a daily yoga practice? Why do we need one? Why do we sometimes find it so hard to keep it up? How do we encourage ourselves to improve our practice?
Read moreDru Yoga for All Seasons - the power of letting go
As the summer comes to and end and the nights start drawing in, your weekly Dru Yoga classes return for the Autumn. This autumn’s Dru Yoga classes are characterised by movements which help to release and resolve the past, letting go of that which is no longer helpful or required. Giving you the space to reflect on what has been worthwhile and meaningful, leading to greater clarity and focus.
Read moreWhat's in a name?
People regularly ask me where the name Dru Yoga comes from, so I thought I write a short blog to tell you. Read on to find out for yourself…
Read moreClasses Closing for the Summer
It's time for a Summer holiday... Classes will continue during July - your final sessions will be on Monday 22 July and Wednesday 24 July. There will be no classes during August because I'll be working away and taking a holiday. Classes will re-start in September - on Monday 2nd and Wednesday 4th.
Read moreYoga on the Radio
It’s been a busy week of radio interviews with two appearances on BBC Radio Sheffield talking about the benefits of yoga in general and Dru Yoga in particular. Why not have a listen?
Read moreYoga on Prescription
I’m marking International Day of Yoga, on Friday 21 June, by spearheading an initiative to see yoga offered on prescription as part of the NHS social prescribing initiative. The campaign will see me join yoga teachers across the UK offering free yoga classes at GP surgeries, hospitals and community centres in South Yorkshire and across the UK.
Read moreYoga for Clarity and Calm Urban Retreat
I’m really excited to be co-teaching this special half-day ‘Yoga for Clarity & Inner Calm’ workshop alongside other amazing Dru Yoga teachers and one of the senior tutors from Dru Midlands. Through the practice of postures, sequences, meditation and mudras you’ll re-discover the ‘still point’ within and gain a clearer perspective on your life.
Read moreTreat Yourself to One-to-One Dru Yoga
Do you want to take your Dru Yoga practice deeper? Would you like the chance to discover a home Dru Yoga practice that’s right for you? Why not treat yourself to a bespoke yoga class? Now that my home studio is finished I’m pleased to offer one-to-one targeted Dru Yoga consultations.
Read moreFloating Down to Earth
When times are fraught and emotions are running high, we can find our emotions like dark clouds racing across a stormy sky. This is when Privthvi Namsaskara (the salutation to the earth) comes into its own. This unique Dru Yoga sequence is the perfect way bring yourself gently back down to earth.
Read moreOne snake you don't need to be afraid of!
We’ve been working with the special Dru Yoga version of Bhujangasana, the Four Stage Cobra. This a stretching and strengthening pose for the back. Done in four stage, it allows you to warm up gracefully into the full lift or to stop at the level that feels right for your back. This is one snake, that you don’t need to be afraid of.
Read moreFlying High in OM Yoga Magazine
I feature in this month’s OM Yoga Magazine as their, ‘Man on the Mat’. In the article I guide you through one of my favourite asanas, the Eagle Pose (Garudasana) - a strengthening and balancing standing pose. Read on to find out more…
Read moreTake it Lying Down – the power of Savasana
I know from experience that simply lying in stillness is both profoundly effective and deeply challenging. We’ve all been there. Those times when the relaxation is the high-light of the Yoga class and you don’t want it to end. And those other times, when it feels like interminable torture because you can’t get comfortable or stop your mind from racing.
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