Do you want to learn to meditate or develop a regular mediation practice? Then now’s your chance.
I 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.
I’ve scheduled the time to make it the perfect way to start your weekend but without getting in the way of your plans.
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.
So, if you’ve tried other styles of meditation and struggled, Dru Meditation may well be the answer.
Unlike many other styles of meditation we do not go straight into meditation as this can be a challenge for us physically and mentally. In other words, you find your body wanting to fidget and your mind wandering and naturally decide that meditating it too hard.
That’s why we begin by gently moving the body through specific sequences especially designed to settle the mind, release tension from the physical body and bring you back into balance. These can be done standing, sitting in a chair or as a mixture of the two, whatever works best for you.
This will be followed by a period of constructive rest following the Dru Four-Stage Relaxation process. The intention is to allow the body and mind to relax into stillness, dispelling any tiredness or lethargy.
Then, feeling refreshed and deeply relaxed we move into a mindful awareness of the body and the breath to aid concentration and focus.
And now we can move more easily and effectively into meditation.
We will explore using a range of different techniques, which may include breath work (or pranayama), visualisation and mantra.
The class will also include some yogic teachings, such as from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and a chance for questions and group discussion.
I’d suggest that to gain most benefit from this Dru Meditation class, students new to meditation attend one of my introductory The Magic of Meditation courses first. But it’s up to you.
The first Dru Meditation Class runs from Saturday 24 April to Saturday 29 May, 9-10.30am. The cost of the class is £60 for the term, with concessions available for those on low income or facing financial difficulty. Please email toby@tobyyoga.com for more information and to sign up.
