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The response to my book, Rise and Shine - How to transform your life, morning by morning has been nothing short of amazing. My co-author and sister Kate and I, are still pinching ourselves to believe it's true. Read all about it!
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The first reviews for Rise and Shine are in - and they are 5 star ones, woohoo! It feels pretty vulnerable publishing a book, so it really is wonderful to get feedback and see and hear stories of how it is already helping make a positive difference for so many people.
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The final series of weekly Dru Yoga and Meditation classes in 2021 begin soon. They offer the perfect way to end your year. Why not give yourself the gift of greater health, harmony and happiness? And enjoy the seasonal stress-busting benefits of Dru Yoga, the illuminating power of candle gazing and the dreamy delights of Yoga Nidra.
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Do you want to Invite more happiness, wellbeing and success into your life? My new book will show you how. I’m thrilled to announce that Rise and Shine is now available for pre-order. I’ve had the joy of writing this book with my sister, Kate, who is a very experienced Psychologist and Coach. Together we teach you how to transform your life, morning by morning.
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Kids are going back to school and many people are going back to work (some even in an office!) And it’s also time to return to deepening our journey in Dru Yoga and Meditation with the start of a new term of classes for the Autumn.
Read moreI am excited to announce the launch of a new Dru Meditation Class starting on Saturday 24 April 2021. It will run weekly on Saturdays, live and online via Zoom, from 9-10.30am in fixed terms of mostly six weeks. In these classes you will discover the benefits of Dru Yoga’s uniquely effective approach to meditating that blends together movement, relaxation, concentration and meditation.
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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.
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Have you always wanted to discover the benefits of meditation? Well, now's your perfect chance. I'm starting a new five week Introduction of the Magic of Meditation course. It starts on Wednesday, 24 February from 10.30-11.30am. And free replays are available for home practice or if you aren't able to join us live. Meditation is an natural technique that can help us to cope better with the stresses and strains of modern life. In this introductory course you will discover the magic of meditation by learning about and trying-out different styles of meditation. It is fun, informative and practical.
Read moreEnjoy all the benefits of yoga from the comfort of a chair. Chair Yoga is a great way to release tension and improve flexibility whatever your age or stage of life. It’s also great when you have limited space available or reduced opportunity to get up and move around. This 30 minute, introductory class is fun and informal. You simply sit, stretch and strengthen your way to a happier, healthier you.
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‘Thirst aid for the soul.’… I’m thrilled to partner with the wonderful Brew+Bear, Sheffield's eco friendly tea service. When you subscribe to their new tea home delivery service you can enjoy your cuppa with a side helping of mental health wellbeing. They provide the highest quality loose leaf tea and I provide the weekly meditations to listen to whilst you wait for the kettle boil and your tea to brew.
Read morePracticing mediation is a wonderfully simple way to improve your quality of life, even if you only have a few minutes to do it each day. There are a growing number of evidence-based research studies into the many benefits of meditating. Here’s my top 10 scientifically proven reasons that meditation can make such a difference to you and your life.
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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 moreWe 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?
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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.
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As a registered therapist and a teacher of yoga and meditation, I see many people who are affected by stress, anxiety, panic and overwhelm. The good news is that there are things you can do to help. In this blog, you’ll discover seven simple yet effective ways to calm yourself. These are all things that I have used myself and shared with clients. And they all work.
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We are experiencing a significant period of change and uncertainty. Everything is different and we have lost ‘normal’ life. Even though we know that the COVID-19 virus will eventually pass, we know that things will never be quite the same. It is a time of profound and significant grief. Understanding what we are going through can provide comfort and reassurance.
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All the benefits of your weekly Dru Yoga class, live from the comfort of your own home. This class is suitable for all ages and abilities, and is the perfect way to relax, relieve tension and reduce stress. Now more than ever we need our yoga practice to help us cope, build resilience and find balance. I want to ensure that everyone is able to take part, regardless of their financial circumstances, which is why I’m running these classes on a ‘Pay What You Can’ basis.
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This is a time of great change and uncertainty. It’s a new situation that none of us are used to dealing with. Many of us are experiencing shock, disbelief or even denial, as we grieve for the way things used to be and for the things that now won’t be. However, by being proactive we are taking steps to reduce our anxiety and overcome our fear. Here is something practical you can easily do to help you find some certainty in these uncertain times.
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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…
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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.
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